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AJ13 RMU

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 RMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 8 Oct 2025 95,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 16 Oct 2024 87,474 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 % efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,366 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,662 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,334 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 41,297 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 35,021 miles

nsf wiperblade deteriorated very slight

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,377 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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AJ13 RMU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ13 RMU, 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 AJ13 RMU registered?

AJ13 RMU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AJ13 RMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 RMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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