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SK13 FWZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,033 mi
Last recorded117,033 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,033 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NS/OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 108,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 108,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen water jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,392 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,392 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,859 miles

All steering & suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage & deterioration

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage & deterioration

Fail 5 Apr 2022 82,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All steering & suspension components showing corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage & deterioration

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall shows slight damage & deterioration

Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,540 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective nozzle missing no fluid makes contact with headlamp (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,446 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,707 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 FWZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SK13 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

SK13 FWZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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