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SK13 ETV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,807 mi
Last recorded68,807 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 ETV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 58,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy surface corrosion, various points

underside of vehicle been undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,385 miles

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

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIERMENT

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PARTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PARTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVEY SURFACE CORROSION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,956 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 42,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,923 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 40,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 38,569 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,960 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 35,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,048 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 31,228 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,335 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 27,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,414 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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SK13 ETV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK13 ETV, 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 SK13 ETV registered?

SK13 ETV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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