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SM13 GPF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 GPF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 109,060 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2023 109,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tyre threads cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,467 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 97,334 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,767 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 82,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,921 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,860 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,442 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 51,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 38,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 38,639 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working led/sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,607 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 GPF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

SM13 GPF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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