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SH13 BZW

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 BZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 71,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 69,677 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2024 65,436 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 57,493 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,916 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 52,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 48,691 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 48,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre nail

Pass 30 May 2019 45,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 45,080 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 38,074 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 23,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear rear crcaked but not showing cords

Fail 18 May 2016 23,813 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear rear crcaked but not showing cords

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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SH13 BZW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SH13 BZW, 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 SH13 BZW?

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What year was SH13 BZW registered?

SH13 BZW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is SH13 BZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 BZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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