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AY13 XZJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 XZJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 37,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 34,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 30,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 28,322 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 18,423 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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AY13 XZJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY13 XZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY13 XZJ registered?

AY13 XZJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AY13 XZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 XZJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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