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JB56 TLB

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,278 mi
Last recorded129,278 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 TLB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 129,278 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 122,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 111,939 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,046 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 37,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,297 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' SLIGHT STONE CHIP (8.3.1a)

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING BADLY

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,393 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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JB56 TLB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JB56 TLB, 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 JB56 TLB registered?

JB56 TLB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is JB56 TLB safe to buy?

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