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LJ63 RUW

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,391 mi
Last recorded87,391 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 RUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,391 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 87,388 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 81,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 81,493 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,508 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,506 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,781 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 56,781 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 52,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,657 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 RUW is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

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

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