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SL13 BHJ

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,376 mi
Last recorded160,376 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 160,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 155,647 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 152,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 152,148 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 143,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes[andassiciated parts] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near both subframe mounts[prescribed area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 143,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes[andassiciated parts] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near both subframe mounts[prescribed area] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 135,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 111,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre started to wear from inner edge

Fail 29 May 2019 111,721 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre started to wear from inner edge

Pass 29 May 2018 86,117 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 60,135 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 60,135 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn from inner edges

Pass 18 May 2016 33,789 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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SL13 BHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

SL13 BHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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