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SV63 ECF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,393 mi
Last recorded101,393 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 ECF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 101,393 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 85,742 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2024 83,849 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,922 miles

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))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,186 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front 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))

both front tyres are worn unevenly on outer edges suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,938 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,403 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,368 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 35,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SV63 ECF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SV63 ECF, 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 SV63 ECF registered?

SV63 ECF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is SV63 ECF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV63 ECF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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