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KU13 JZR

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU13 JZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 140,433 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 140,241 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,848 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 131,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,296 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 117,244 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,361 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 108,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,101 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 84,568 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 84,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,696 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread.

Rear tyres wearing smooth on inner tread, outer tread/sidewalls cracking.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 55,696 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner tread.

Rear tyres wearing smooth on inner tread, outer tread/sidewalls cracking.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,406 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 37,406 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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KU13 JZR is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU13 JZR, 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 KU13 JZR registered?

KU13 JZR is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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