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SU53 PAM

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU53 PAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 111,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 108,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2024 108,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 101,950 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 98,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 95,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,038 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 67,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,632 miles

Nearside Rear has inner edge wear

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to some testable items

Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has inner edge wear

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to some testable items

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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SU53 PAM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SU53 PAM, 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 SU53 PAM registered?

SU53 PAM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is SU53 PAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU53 PAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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