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SR13 ACJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR13 ACJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 84,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 84,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 81,436 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 71,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 67,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 67,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,618 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perish/crack

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode

N/s/f brakes starting to bind on

N/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,738 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,337 miles

All four tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 30,146 miles

Both front brake discs lipped/ corroded

Both rear brake discs lipped

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner (3.5.1g)

O/s/r brake disc scored

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Front tyre is worn on the edges

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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SR13 ACJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SR13 ACJ, 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.

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What year was SR13 ACJ registered?

SR13 ACJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 August 2013.

Is SR13 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR13 ACJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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