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LB13 TJX

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,981 mi
Last recorded68,981 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 TJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 60,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 49,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 49,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,897 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 44,897 miles

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

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,165 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 40,164 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 35,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Water in Near side inner tail lamp.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 26,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 26,555 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 23,002 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,058 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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LB13 TJX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB13 TJX, 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 LB13 TJX registered?

LB13 TJX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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