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J300 PKN

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

152,194 mi
Last recorded152,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 PKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 152,194 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 138,701 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both h/brake efforts low (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 135,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,144 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,437 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,363 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 116,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 117,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,167 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 96,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 106,461 miles

no smoke detected engine covers fitted engine under guards fitted vehicle in good condition

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,083 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 28 Jul 2020 100,635 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,112 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,481 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,595 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,595 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,234 miles

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

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

under guards fitted. Engine bay covers fitted. No emissions detected

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,934 miles

vehicle in good condition

Pass 24 May 2017 48,852 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,660 miles

Just a slight leak of grease from various CV boots

Pass 17 Sep 2016 36,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on inside and outside tyre wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of stepping on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on inside and outside tyre wall.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of stepping on inside edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,729 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,148 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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J300 PKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 J300 PKN, 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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J300 PKN is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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