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WX13 XSL

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,793 mi
Last recorded99,793 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 XSL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,793 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 99,670 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,456 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,317 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 77,900 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer ()

Fail 10 Jun 2022 77,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 65,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 54,587 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 48,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside/nearside rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not to the extent that cords or plys can be seen

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not to the extent that cords or plys can be seen

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,153 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not to the extent that cords or plys can be seen

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished but not to the extent that cords or plys can be seen

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,434 miles

Brake discs corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,434 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake discs corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,951 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,951 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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WX13 XSL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WX13 XSL, 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 WX13 XSL registered?

WX13 XSL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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