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T555 SAH

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 SAH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 112,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall cut deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,845 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,624 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,018 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 70,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,763 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,428 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 53,093 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread parting inner/outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 47,645 miles

OSR tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 47,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,793 miles

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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T555 SAH is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T555 SAH, 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 T555 SAH registered?

T555 SAH is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is T555 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T555 SAH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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