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SL13 BGK

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 BGK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,918 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 124,916 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 70,862 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 70,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 48,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,064 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 19,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 17,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edge's (4.1.E.1)

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 BGK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

SL13 BGK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is SL13 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 BGK shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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