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SP63 YEL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 YEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,196 miles

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 87,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,301 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,328 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 80,795 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,230 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 72,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,341 miles

advise under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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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SP63 YEL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 SP63 YEL, 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 SP63 YEL registered?

SP63 YEL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is SP63 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP63 YEL 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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