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YK13 NEY

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,763 mi
Last recorded144,763 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 NEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 144,763 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,099 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 115,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,260 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,238 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,469 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test relocated dash camera out of zone "a" ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,677 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 34,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to limit and bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YK13 NEY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YK13 NEY, 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 YK13 NEY registered?

YK13 NEY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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