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SL13 BDE

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 BDE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 103,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,071 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,969 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 84,969 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,441 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 77,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn and smeering (8.2.2)

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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SL13 BDE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SL13 BDE, 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 SL13 BDE registered?

SL13 BDE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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