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BJ13 VWH

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

198,492 mi
Last recorded198,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VWH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 198,492 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 198,492 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 194,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 194,347 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 174,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 151,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 131,036 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 113,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,970 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,005 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 31,219 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,207 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 VWH is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ13 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

BJ13 VWH is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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