2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Petrol · FN13 UEK

The 2013 Kia Ceed presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 20 May 2025 at 65,502 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the three prior passes from March 2022 to March 2024 also show clean sheets. No worsening faults or recurring advisories appear across the five-year record. The odometer sat at 58,219 miles for the February 2022 test and reached just 65,502 by May 2025, an average of roughly 2,400 miles per year against a 13-year life total of 65,502. That is well below typical use and implies long idle periods. A single failed test on 26 March 2024 at 63,662 miles was followed one day later by a pass at 63,665 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical defect. Given the sparse and clean history, the buyer should still verify in person the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as low-mileage cars left standing often develop perished rubbers and surface corrosion unseen in a pass result. Inspect exhaust emissions hardware and underbody structural integrity for rust, particularly around sills and subframes. The absence of advisories means no specific fault trend to chase, but a pre-purchase inspection remains sensible on a 13-year-old vehicle.