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VE13 HGY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,822 mi
Last recorded137,822 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 HGY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 137,822 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 137,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 110,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 110,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,423 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 88,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,456 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 80,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

parking brake warning lamp doesn't illuminate

Fail 4 Feb 2020 46,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

parking brake warning lamp doesn't illuminate

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,634 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 31,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,399 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,553 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall but not showing the cords

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

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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VE13 HGY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 VE13 HGY, 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 VE13 HGY registered?

VE13 HGY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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