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LJ63 NVA

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,109 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 116,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,058 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,076 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,650 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 71,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,644 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,046 miles

Low emitter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 45,045 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Low emitter

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,079 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 NVA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVA, 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 NVA registered?

LJ63 NVA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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