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SM13 YFL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,805 mi
Last recorded64,805 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 YFL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,498 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pads have signs of cracking on friction material

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pads have signs of cracking on friction material

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has a slight leak

Fail 17 Aug 2018 47,576 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has a slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 36,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front Tyre feathered on inner edge and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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 YFL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

SM13 YFL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 August 2013.

Is SM13 YFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 YFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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