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BJ13 VXD

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,783 mi
Last recorded145,783 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VXD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 145,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2025 136,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2025 136,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 129,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,249 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 121,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,663 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 113,663 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 106,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 99,196 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,906 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,377 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

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

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 VXD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

BJ13 VXD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 VXD shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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