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CV13 PJY

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,964 mi
Last recorded114,964 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 PJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,964 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 113,228 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED EG,SUBFRAME,ARMS,HUBS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EGDE

PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S/F O/S/F

Fail 13 May 2025 113,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED EG,SUBFRAME,ARMS,HUBS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTTER EGDE

PLAY IN STEERING RACK N/S/F O/S/F

Pass 11 May 2024 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 111,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner surfaces bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 106,207 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r axle bushes to body mounting cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement noise on road test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r axle bushes to body mounting cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 99,426 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2022 99,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 95,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts , (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

slight cracking rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 11 May 2021 95,152 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts , (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

slight cracking rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 22 May 2020 92,704 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 92,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 80,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 May 2019 80,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 65,413 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 51,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 36,348 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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CV13 PJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CV13 PJY, 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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CV13 PJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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