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YS13 VCG

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 VCG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,969 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 79,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,573 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 72,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,038 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 40,216 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,611 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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YS13 VCG 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 YS13 VCG, 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 YS13 VCG registered?

YS13 VCG is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is YS13 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 VCG 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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