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SD13 RXT

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 RXT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,864 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 144,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 May 2025 140,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2024 135,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 129,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *REQUIRES ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides poor and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 129,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides poor/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *REQUIRES ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides poor and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 123,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 123,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 116,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 109,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 99,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front DRL inop

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,141 miles

Front tyres worn very low on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Requires attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes worn low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,049 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Wiper smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,485 miles

all wipers smearing

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2016 65,309 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front side light flickering (1.1.A.3b)

all wipers smearing

both front tyres worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RXT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

SD13 RXT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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