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SF13 XRD

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,691 mi
Last recorded30,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 XRD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 30,691 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 30,691 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking &/or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 28,456 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 25,995 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 24,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 23,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,105 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 20,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 20,163 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 16,016 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,152 miles

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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SF13 XRD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF13 XRD, 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 SF13 XRD registered?

SF13 XRD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is SF13 XRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 XRD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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