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JK05 EDS

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,862 mi
Last recorded135,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK05 EDS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 135,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad appears to be worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit 195/65/15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,016 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 113,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 107,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 102,699 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 97,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,770 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,694 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 69,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 28,540 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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JK05 EDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JK05 EDS, 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 JK05 EDS registered?

JK05 EDS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is JK05 EDS safe to buy?

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