Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles, the 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI (2013)

227 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI

CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 227 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

85.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.79

Over 5.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

90k

Middle half: 72k–108k

For context

These stats describe 227 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (96%)	219	84.9%	0.78

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,104 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 39.1%

432

Black 16.5%

182

Red 13.9%

154

Blue 13.5%

149

White 13.3%

147

Grey 3.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

89,997

typical

72,162

low mileage

108,095

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI vehicles fall between 72,162 and 108,095 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 72,162 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 72,162–108,095 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDIs sit.

⚠ Over 145,928 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Kia Ceed 2 Ecodynamics CRDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 145 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.79

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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