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SL13 ZKY

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,603 mi
Last recorded82,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,603 miles

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))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 82,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 77,000 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 77,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,829 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 64,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2021 55,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 55,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 48,127 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 48,127 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 39,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 25,071 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,011 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cut/damage to side wall. Advise replacement

Fail 29 Mar 2017 19,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight cut in side wall Not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Advise replacement

Pass 31 Mar 2016 15,041 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 ZKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

SL13 ZKY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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