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J300 LDS

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,612 mi
Last recorded115,612 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 LDS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 102,082 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 102,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,006 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 90,989 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,250 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 86,214 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,920 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 79,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,578 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,971 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly deformed

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,655 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 33,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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J300 LDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 J300 LDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J300 LDS registered?

J300 LDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is J300 LDS safe to buy?

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