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LJ63 LVW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,478 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,380 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 107,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,789 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Oct 2022 98,789 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,035 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2021 89,035 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,755 miles

light surface corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,755 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

light surface corrosion to front and rear underside suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 71,333 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 71,333 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,117 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,728 miles

Plastic engine and under trays fitted, obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,036 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 LVW 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 LJ63 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

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

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