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LJ63 HVV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,739 mi
Last recorded160,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 HVV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 160,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 148,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 148,197 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 135,557 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 135,556 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2023 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,852 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,173 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 96,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,226 miles

Adv clutch worn........

Fail 8 Aug 2019 74,226 miles

Adv clutch worn........

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside front blade split and poor wipe....... (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Lamp inop...... (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,782 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 61,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 48,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,502 miles

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

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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LJ63 HVV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJ63 HVV, 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 LJ63 HVV registered?

LJ63 HVV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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