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SV13 DTY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,472 mi
Last recorded113,472 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 DTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,472 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 107,817 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Getting thin @ suspension arm mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,196 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn close to limit in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 75,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,775 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 53,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,627 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Sticking

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 41,627 miles

Bonnet Safety Catch Sticking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 27,061 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 27,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DTY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY registered?

SV13 DTY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 June 2013.

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