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C21 SJW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,709 mi
Last recorded92,709 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 SJW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 92,707 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,597 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,682 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,907 miles

Offside Front Day running light flickers intermittently.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,284 miles

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

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

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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C21 SJW 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 80%.

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 C21 SJW, 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 C21 SJW registered?

C21 SJW is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is C21 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 SJW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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