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BT13 JJV

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,130 mi
Last recorded70,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 JJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,130 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 67,626 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 67,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,617 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))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 52,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,908 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2019 40,609 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,332 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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BT13 JJV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BT13 JJV, 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 BT13 JJV registered?

BT13 JJV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is BT13 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 JJV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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