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SL13 NHV

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 NHV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,652 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 66,652 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 64,792 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 64,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 59,017 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,612 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 55,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,788 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,788 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,854 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,314 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 38,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush erear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge & cracking in tread

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge&cracking in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 19,178 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 19,178 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL13 NHV registered?

SL13 NHV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is SL13 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 NHV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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