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SP13 VTO

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 VTO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 117,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 117,800 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 106,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 106,796 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,347 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 93,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,386 miles

rear pads 90% worn

Fail 1 Apr 2019 72,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear pads 90% worn

Pass 31 Mar 2018 60,368 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,623 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 47,623 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,394 miles

Nearside Front cornering lamp not working

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

Offside Front cornering lamp not working

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 VTO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

SP13 VTO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is SP13 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 VTO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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