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SP13 PZV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,240 mi
Last recorded144,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 PZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 144,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small play in o/s/f inner rack arm ?

Fail 13 Feb 2026 144,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all and sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

small play in o/s/f inner rack arm ?

Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,990 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 135,982 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 123,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 114,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 111,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,813 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SP13 PZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP13 PZV, 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 SP13 PZV registered?

SP13 PZV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is SP13 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 PZV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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