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LA13 JXE

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,605 mi
Last recorded130,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA13 JXE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,605 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,847 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 125,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,854 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 120,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 109,413 miles

Nearside Dip beam poor output

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 109,413 miles

Nearside Dip beam poor output

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Becoming white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,206 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,306 miles

Offside Front day time light inoperative

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 75,270 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2-3 mm of pad left on the front and about 3-4mm on rear, legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level a little over maximum

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,982 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 44,982 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LA13 JXE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LA13 JXE, 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 LA13 JXE registered?

LA13 JXE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

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The MOT history for LA13 JXE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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