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42 MM

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,771 mi
Last recorded99,771 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 MM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,771 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 99,771 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 92,478 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 86,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,980 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,709 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,770 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,478 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 44,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,682 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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42 MM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 42 MM, 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 42 MM registered?

42 MM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is 42 MM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 MM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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