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J2 CBN

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,584 mi
Last recorded60,584 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CBN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 56,753 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 52,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 47,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 47,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 42,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,630 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 22,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,706 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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J2 CBN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J2 CBN, 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 J2 CBN registered?

J2 CBN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is J2 CBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 CBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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