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Y17 SBH

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,106 mi
Last recorded113,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 SBH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 107,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,361 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW( 1.6MM APPROX ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 102,361 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS WEARING LOW( 1.6MM APPROX ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 96,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,327 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 90,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,671 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 69,069 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 69,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,642 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,986 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO REGISTER

UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,340 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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Y17 SBH is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 Y17 SBH, 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 Y17 SBH registered?

Y17 SBH is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is Y17 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y17 SBH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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