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SM63 BUE

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,871 mi
Last recorded131,871 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 BUE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,871 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 131,810 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2024 122,959 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear discs lipped

Fail 16 Aug 2024 122,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached 1 bolt attaching wheel bearing to hub missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 96,816 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 82,843 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 82,823 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,340 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 59,669 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 49,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam encroaching into swept area of screen ()

Nearside Front tyre has aggresive inner shoulder wear on tread

Offside Front tyre has aggresive inner shoulder wear on tread

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 39,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 29,492 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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SM63 BUE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM63 BUE, 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 SM63 BUE registered?

SM63 BUE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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The MOT history for SM63 BUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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