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YC13 YCT

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,371 mi
Last recorded137,371 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 YCT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 137,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 104,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,855 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 70,117 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,117 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,433 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,824 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre Perished And Cracking

Rear Tyres Perished And Cracking

Pass 20 May 2016 21,436 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing

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 YCT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

YC13 YCT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is YC13 YCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC13 YCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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