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SM13 URE

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 URE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,306 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,082 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES [ 205 / 55 VR16 ]

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED / 2.5MM

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,082 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON BOTH EDGES [ 205 / 55 VR16 ]

BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIATED / 2.5MM

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 7 Sep 2021 64,229 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 64,228 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 40,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,107 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 19,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 19,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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 URE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

SM13 URE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 August 2013.

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