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LJ63 NVO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,425 mi
Last recorded116,425 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 NVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,425 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 110,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 110,153 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,367 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion front centre clamp after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

NSF daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 101,367 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Covers obscuring some components

Exhaust mounting defective Corrosion front centre clamp after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

NSF daytime running lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake pads worn

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 90,048 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

front brake pads worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,120 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,692 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,207 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,697 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 NVO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

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

Is LJ63 NVO safe to buy?

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