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SM13 JYH

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 JYH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 133,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 133,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 115,061 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,795 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 82,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,751 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 67,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 66,557 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 57,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,775 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,548 miles

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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 JYH is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

SM13 JYH is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SM13 JYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 JYH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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