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SV13 BXW

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,787 mi
Last recorded99,787 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 BXW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,787 miles

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

Fuel tank corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicle underbody corroded, including suspension components and subframes.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 99,787 miles

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Vehicle underbody corroded, including suspension components and subframes.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,710 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 82,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2021 62,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 44,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,973 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 41,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,595 miles

both front tyres wearing at edges/slightly perished

offside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2018 37,595 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing at edges/slightly perished

offside wiper blade torn slightly

rear tailgate not opening from outsidfe

Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,777 miles

both rear brake discs rusty around edges

Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs rusty around edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,732 miles

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

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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SV13 BXW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV13 BXW, 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 SV13 BXW registered?

SV13 BXW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is SV13 BXW safe to buy?

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