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LJ63 NYU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,352 mi
Last recorded117,352 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 117,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp but no visible leaks

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 110,839 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge. no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle + suspension components corroded

fuel tank damp...no visible leaks

Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,073 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle + suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 102,071 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle + suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,853 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside drl dull

Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside drl dull

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRL LED SLIGHTLY DULL

Fail 16 Jun 2022 92,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRL LED SLIGHTLY DULL

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,666 miles

nearside front day time running lamp is brighter than offside

Fail 10 Jun 2021 80,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front day time running lamp is brighter than offside

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,410 miles

nearside front drl not dipping down when sidelights on

rear seat belts not checked due to lugagge

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs corroded

front pads low

nearside front drl not dipping down when sidelights on

rear discs corroded

rear seat belts not checked due to lugagge

slight bind at offside front brake

windscreen scratched

Pass 25 Jul 2019 63,782 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,684 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,682 miles

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower varm rear bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 28,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 28,851 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,674 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 NYU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

LJ63 NYU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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