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YK13 ZBE

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,870 mi
Last recorded45,870 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 ZBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 45,870 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 45,870 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 42,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,356 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 31,801 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 31,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 27,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scuffed inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scuffed inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 18,482 miles

nail offside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

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 ZBE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

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

Is YK13 ZBE safe to buy?

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