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ST13 BCU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,109 mi
Last recorded35,109 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 BCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 35,109 miles

Car all covered up underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2024 33,061 miles

CST all covered up underneath

Pass 12 Oct 2023 31,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 31,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,083 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 30,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,521 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 26,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,790 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 22,736 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 18 Apr 2017 21,075 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 26 Apr 2016 19,138 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)

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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ST13 BCU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 ST13 BCU, 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

How do I check the history of ST13 BCU?

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What year was ST13 BCU registered?

ST13 BCU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is ST13 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 BCU 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.

Does ST13 BCU have outstanding finance?

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