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LJ63 SWU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,949 mi
Last recorded116,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 SWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 116,949 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank and mounting straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking Brake efficiency 16% ADVISE PASSED ON LIMIT.

Unable to check brake pipes front to rear due to floor undertray.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 114,214 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to check brake pipes front to rear due to floor undertray.

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,576 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,855 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,934 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 76,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,746 miles

Rear Brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 58,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,008 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres cracked

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 SWU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

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

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