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LJ63 NVL

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 117,609 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,093 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 103,626 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 103,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,712 miles

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

clutch bite point very low. (clutch worn)

Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,712 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

clutch bite point very low. (clutch worn)

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,207 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill has a hole within 30 cm of seat bolting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,464 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,639 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,031 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of a seat belt.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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 NVL 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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

LJ63 NVL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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