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YA13 SFU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 SFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,713 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 108,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 102,081 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 102,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,090 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM tyre is also over 10 years old (DOT 29/02) 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 61,225 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 61,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,677 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 54,677 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 49,322 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 49,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,393 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 38,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (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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YA13 SFU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA13 SFU, 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 YA13 SFU registered?

YA13 SFU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is YA13 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 SFU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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