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GJ13 OWO

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,463 mi
Last recorded68,463 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 OWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 68,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 56,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 56,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 51,324 miles

Nearside Screen washer not working

Fail 19 Dec 2023 51,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Screen washer not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 49,193 miles

N/S Washer very poor

n/s/r Brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 44,133 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,753 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 35,227 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 32,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,718 miles

Tyres perished

Wipers smearing

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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GJ13 OWO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GJ13 OWO, 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 GJ13 OWO registered?

GJ13 OWO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is GJ13 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ13 OWO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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