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GJ13 OWP

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,459 mi
Last recorded118,459 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 OWP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 118,459 miles

Parking brake,OS, reduced performance.

Fail 28 Jan 2026 118,459 miles

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

Parking brake,OS, reduced performance.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,225 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 111,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both, White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 101,409 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

refresh washer fluid.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,519 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,393 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 68,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 56,980 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,834 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 46,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,039 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted to floor and boot.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 36,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted to floor and boot.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,102 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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GJ13 OWP is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ13 OWP, 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 OWP registered?

GJ13 OWP is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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