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SD13 HSE

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 HSE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 82,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 82,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 82,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,475 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,053 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 62,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 16,333 miles

Advise both rear tyres started to perrish.

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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SD13 HSE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD13 HSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SD13 HSE registered?

SD13 HSE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is SD13 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD13 HSE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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