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YX13 HYV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 HYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 148,586 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 148,586 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 130,664 miles

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

n/s/r trailing arm bush bonding wearing

Fail 8 Mar 2024 130,662 miles

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

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

n/s/r trailing arm bush bonding wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 89,575 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 89,575 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,613 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 31,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not changing from day running light to side lamp also flickering (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not changing from day running light to sidelamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,154 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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YX13 HYV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX13 HYV, 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 YX13 HYV registered?

YX13 HYV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2013.

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