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LA62 ACJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 ACJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 104,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,806 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 82,476 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,182 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,182 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 50,133 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 38,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2019 38,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 May 2018 34,522 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 May 2017 25,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,588 miles

osf tyre is worn low at edges

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,358 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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LA62 ACJ 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 LA62 ACJ, 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 LA62 ACJ registered?

LA62 ACJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is LA62 ACJ safe to buy?

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