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LJ54 JSS

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 JSS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,292 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 61,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,109 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 54,441 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 34,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,329 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 21,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 21,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,210 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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LJ54 JSS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 LJ54 JSS, 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 LJ54 JSS registered?

LJ54 JSS is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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