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AW05 SAM

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 SAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 51,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 45,493 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,407 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 37,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,847 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,305 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,724 miles

Slight wear starting at both front tyres, at inner tread edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 19,194 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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AW05 SAM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AW05 SAM, 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 AW05 SAM registered?

AW05 SAM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AW05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 SAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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