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SM13 ZDT

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,616 mi
Last recorded79,616 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 ZDT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,616 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 79,598 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 79,428 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,957 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,336 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 40,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 35,509 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 35,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,042 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,965 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 ZDT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM13 ZDT?

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What year was SM13 ZDT registered?

SM13 ZDT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is SM13 ZDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 ZDT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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