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VE13 ZDJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,033 mi
Last recorded49,033 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 ZDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 49,033 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to turn by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 49,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hard to turn by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 46,448 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 44,729 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 38,107 miles

towbar socket damaged

Pass 3 May 2019 34,123 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 34,062 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,235 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 24,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (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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VE13 ZDJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZDJ, 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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VE13 ZDJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2013.

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