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SL13 XEA

2013 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 XEA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,036 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 88,036 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,977 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,976 miles

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

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,937 miles

three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 23 Aug 2021 53,937 miles

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

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

o\s\f tyre worn close to legal limit

o\s\r tyre worn outside edge and cracked on sidewall 195/65r17

three child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,677 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 XEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

SL13 XEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is SL13 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL13 XEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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