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LJ63 SXL

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,775 mi
Last recorded113,775 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 113,775 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 113,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,518 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 108,518 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,125 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,558 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 86,155 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 86,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 80,193 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 66,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,730 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 SXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

LJ63 SXL is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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