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WX13 YKZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,128 mi
Last recorded155,128 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX13 YKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 155,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2024 146,999 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 146,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,256 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 118,325 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 118,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 106,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 106,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 56,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,189 miles

Rear brake pads wearing uneven (n/s/r 75% o/s/r 50%)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads wearing uneven (n/s/r 75% o/s/r 50%)

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 YKZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

WX13 YKZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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