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AO13 ZXR

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

262,106 mi
Last recorded262,106 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 ZXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2024 262,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded-oil leak-sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 236,457 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 236,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 214,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 214,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 186,097 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 186,097 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2020 185,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 180,444 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 180,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 149,580 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,770 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,780 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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AO13 ZXR 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 46.2%.

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 AO13 ZXR, 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 AO13 ZXR registered?

AO13 ZXR is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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