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LJ63 SYS

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 SYS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 90,029 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,847 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 88,846 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,154 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 85,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,886 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 75,777 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,103 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 SYS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

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

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