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LJ63 YXO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 YXO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 41,749 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 41,747 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,089 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, Inner &outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 40,089 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear sub-frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, Inner &outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 37,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,245 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstruction removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hole in drop-link ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc significantly and obviously worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test obstruction removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin at approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin at approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin at approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,473 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 29,985 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 28,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 YXO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

LJ63 YXO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 YXO 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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