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HJ13 KUV

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,875 mi
Last recorded135,875 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 KUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 135,875 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 135,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 126,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 116,622 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 116,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 105,483 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 105,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,946 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2022 96,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,087 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,709 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,277 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,168 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,168 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,748 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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HJ13 KUV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 HJ13 KUV, 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 HJ13 KUV registered?

HJ13 KUV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is HJ13 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ13 KUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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