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ABZ 557

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,832 mi
Last recorded92,832 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 557
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,832 miles

cherished number plater in boot

Fail 12 Aug 2025 92,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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Pass 14 Aug 2024 84,209 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 84,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,194 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,068 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 49,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 47,922 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,705 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 41,705 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,974 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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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ABZ 557 is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABZ 557, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABZ 557?

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What year was ABZ 557 registered?

ABZ 557 is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 September 2013.

Is ABZ 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 557 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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