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LJ63 LWE

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,887 mi
Last recorded179,887 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 LWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 179,887 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 179,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 161,095 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 161,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 143,447 miles

advise offside rear brake disc corroded inner side

Fail 12 Sep 2023 143,447 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

advise offside rear brake disc corroded inner side

Pass 15 Sep 2022 125,147 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 125,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,401 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,401 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 82,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

advise all tyres worn inner tread

advise offside front brake binding

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 LWE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

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

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