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TED 59S

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,810 mi
Last recorded111,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTED 59S
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 111,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 104,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,569 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 74,898 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 74,898 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 69,186 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is worn

o/s/f tyre is approaching limit 205/55/16/w

o/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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TED 59S is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White 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 TED 59S, 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 TED 59S registered?

TED 59S is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is TED 59S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TED 59S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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