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LJ63 LVV

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 104,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 104,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroeded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,872 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 96,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 88,917 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,341 miles

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

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

Offside steering wheel trim starting to become detached

Fail 14 Sep 2022 81,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering wheel trim starting to become detached

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,369 miles

DRIVER DOOR DAMAGED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 71,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

DRIVER DOOR DAMAGED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE DAYTIME LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH INSECURE

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,631 miles

DRIVER DOOR BODY DAMAGE

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST LEGAL (3.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT /CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR/ WING BODY DAMAGE

Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

DRIVER DOOR BODY DAMAGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST LEGAL (3.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT /CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR/ WING BODY DAMAGE

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

OFFSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING BLIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 56,043 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED

OFFSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 56,042 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLITS/PERISHED

OFFSIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE A 10MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 47,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,931 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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LJ63 LVV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

LJ63 LVV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 LVV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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