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BJ13 RNU

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 RNU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 192,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 192,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 182,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 177,669 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 177,668 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 163,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 153,483 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 153,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 122,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 102,896 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Fail 17 Jun 2019 102,894 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test

Pass 11 May 2018 80,740 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2017 64,038 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2017 64,038 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 45,879 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2016 45,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn bald inner and outer edges

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 RNU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RNU, 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 BJ13 RNU registered?

BJ13 RNU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 RNU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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