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LJ63 SYX

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 128,025 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 133,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 126,572 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 122,971 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 122,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 105,655 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 105,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 104,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,621 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,619 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,756 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 44,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SYX 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 66.7%.

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 SYX, 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 SYX registered?

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

Is LJ63 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ63 SYX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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