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YC13 SZF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 157,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 157,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 139,251 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 131,641 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 131,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,721 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,553 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL not working (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 49,938 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 SZF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC13 SZF registered?

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

Is YC13 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 SZF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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