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YC13 SYX

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,751 mi
Last recorded123,751 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 SYX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 123,751 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 123,751 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 119,147 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 115,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,245 miles

Fuel filler external flap loose but not likely to fall off

Fail 24 Aug 2023 105,245 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel filler external flap loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,123 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pads wearing more then n/s/f

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,689 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,343 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 80,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,115 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 60,801 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on very outer edge - rest of tread 4-5mm

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on very outer edge, wearing on very inner - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, all others 5-6mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 4-5mm

Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,966 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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YC13 SYX 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 81.3%.

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 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 YC13 SYX, 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 YC13 SYX registered?

YC13 SYX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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