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YX13 UPH

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,370 mi
Last recorded128,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 UPH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 128,370 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 128,360 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,764 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,159 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn on inside face

rear brake discs are slightly pitted on inside face

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and castellating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and castellating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 56,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and castellating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and castellating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,140 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,554 miles

all 4 tyres cracked on edges

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 UPH is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX13 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

YX13 UPH is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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