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SD13 JWU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 JWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 107,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,811 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 95,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 89,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 73,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 73,788 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 73,364 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 67,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,129 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2017 47,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,320 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,076 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 33,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD13 JWU?

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What year was SD13 JWU registered?

SD13 JWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is SD13 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD13 JWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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