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J5 ALM

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,979 mi
Last recorded92,979 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 ALM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 92,979 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear all suspension arms corroded and bushes worn

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,857 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes worn

Fail 11 Mar 2025 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes worn

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,418 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,913 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,778 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 53,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,552 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,602 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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J5 ALM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J5 ALM, 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 J5 ALM registered?

J5 ALM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is J5 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 ALM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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