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SV63 XWF

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV63 XWF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,657 miles

parking brake just passed efficiency test

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,326 miles

slight drag on o/s front brake

underside and all underside components heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine and undertrays fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake may need attention soon

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring visual inspection of brake pipes

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 74,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut-top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake may need attention soon

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring visual inspection of brake pipes

Various if not all suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2022 69,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake may need attention as only just met the requirements

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 63,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake may need attention as only just met the requirements

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,273 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 47,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 38,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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SV63 XWF 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 66.7%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

SV63 XWF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2013.

Is SV63 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV63 XWF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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