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SN63 SXS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,506 mi
Last recorded118,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN63 SXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 113,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 107,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 99,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays

Fail 30 Nov 2021 87,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall change A .S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,415 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear end bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,945 miles

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

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

clutch not clearing

Fail 21 Jun 2019 69,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch not clearing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,884 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,463 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,463 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

under trays fitted

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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SN63 SXS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SN63 SXS, 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

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What year was SN63 SXS registered?

SN63 SXS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2013.

Is SN63 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN63 SXS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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