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BJ13 FJZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,850 mi
Last recorded120,850 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 FJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 120,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,640 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,588 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 75,663 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 75,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Aug 2020 64,708 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,526 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,458 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has damage less than a 40mm circle out side zone A

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,122 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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BJ13 FJZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ13 FJZ, 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 BJ13 FJZ registered?

BJ13 FJZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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