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SD13 VSY

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 VSY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 115,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door ACCODENT DAMAAGE

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Rear bumper has accident damage

Fail 23 Dec 2024 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front door ACCODENT DAMAAGE

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumper has accident damage

Pass 6 Nov 2023 102,467 miles

Body not fully secure Rear bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear discs excessively corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,451 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,956 miles

2 nails in N/S/R Tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,226 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 40,804 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 29,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 24,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,945 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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 VSY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

SD13 VSY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2013.

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