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GK63 ELJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK63 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,239 miles

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Front Both tyres on 2.5mm

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,220 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Lamp cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and lower under covers fitted

Front Both tyres on 2.5mm

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 86,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 79,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 75,938 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 66,941 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,018 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 64,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 52,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm,205.55R16.91H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 52,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm,205.55R16.91H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 21,374 miles

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

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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GK63 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GK63 ELJ, 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 GK63 ELJ registered?

GK63 ELJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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