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SP13 VCW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,314 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025 103,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 83,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 54,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,008 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,253 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 36,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 29,883 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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SP13 VCW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 SP13 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

SP13 VCW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is SP13 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 VCW 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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