2013 Kia Ceed · 36,802 MOT tests
2013 Kia Ceed reliability
2013 Kia Ceeds fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Ceed years (36,802 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 36.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 82,703
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,802
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.1% of tests fail here (446% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Steering12.1%
- Lights and electrics11.9%
- Brakes10.2%
- Suspension9.7%
- Tyres6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.83%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.88%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.59%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 2.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.98%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.18%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Kia Ceed reliable?
2013 Kia Ceeds fail 36.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 15 Ceed years (36,802 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.88% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Ceed shows 82,703 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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