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SM13 EYZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 99,757 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL MORE THAN NORMAL

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY SHOWING CORROSION

Fail 8 May 2026 99,756 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BRAKE PEDAL FEELS SPONGY. REAR AXLE & SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED. ALL REAR BUSHES WORN. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre LEAKING

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2025 95,601 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 95,601 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 89,937 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2024 89,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1Ltr ENGINE OIL ADDED

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated PIN HOLED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

brake foot pedal slightly spongy

Fail 18 Apr 2023 82,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement CALLIPER ACTUATING ARM SIEZED (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL LOW, 1Lt ADDED. DUE TO PLAY AT TRACK ROD END OTHER PLAY MIGHT BE FOUND AT O/S/F BALL JOINT. DUE TO PLAY AT BALL JOINT OTHER PLAY MIGHT BE FOUND AT N/S/F TRACK ROD END.

Pass 10 May 2022 76,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 76,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing BUMPER MOUNTED (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement CALIPER ACTUATOR ARM SEIZED (1.1.15 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 70,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 40,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,092 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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SM13 EYZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM13 EYZ, 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 SM13 EYZ registered?

SM13 EYZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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