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YN13 XVJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,613 mi
Last recorded184,613 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 XVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 184,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,147 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 173,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 155,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 155,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 139,479 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 139,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,545 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,545 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,787 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,966 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,966 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,884 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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YN13 XVJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN13 XVJ, 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 YN13 XVJ registered?

YN13 XVJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is YN13 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN13 XVJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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