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BL13 JPX

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JPX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,490 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 131,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,633 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 107,633 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,928 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 43,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 15 Aug 2017 39,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on edge's

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,566 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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BL13 JPX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL13 JPX, 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 BL13 JPX registered?

BL13 JPX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2013.

Is BL13 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 JPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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