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SG13 GZV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,816 mi
Last recorded96,816 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG13 GZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,816 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 96,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,015 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,469 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter splitting slightly

Rear rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 83,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,855 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light/drl slight flashing on l,e,ds (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,471 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 70,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,330 miles

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

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

covers fitted covering components

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge, still visable tread and no cords exposed

Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted covering components

rear brakes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 41,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Day-time running lamp not operating correctly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some 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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SG13 GZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SG13 GZV, 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 SG13 GZV registered?

SG13 GZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is SG13 GZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG13 GZV 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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