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V500 SPD

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,919 mi
Last recorded113,919 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SPD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,919 miles

Slight play detected at steering wheel.

Fail 14 Oct 2025 113,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,407 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 100,400 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to ball joint (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,820 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 67,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,897 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 57,897 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,532 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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V500 SPD 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 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 V500 SPD, 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 V500 SPD registered?

V500 SPD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is V500 SPD safe to buy?

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