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SL13 MVU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,953 mi
Last recorded70,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 MVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,953 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 70,953 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 69,278 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 63,604 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Central Front suspension coil spring corroded at top ring

Nearside Front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,604 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

Central Front suspension coil spring corroded at top ring

Nearside Front outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brake slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 53,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 50,446 miles

Offside Front brake showing signs of heating up

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing close to wear bands 205-55-16

Fail 30 Jul 2021 50,446 miles

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

Offside Front brake showing signs of heating up

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear tyres wearing close to wear bands 205-55-16

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 42,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing 205/55/16@3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking still preventing ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease leaking still preventing ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 MVU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

SL13 MVU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is SL13 MVU safe to buy?

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