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LX13 OJK

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 OJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 156,347 miles

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2026 156,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 145,399 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seatbelts/Buckles Obstructed by Seat Covers, Unable to Fully Inspect

Fail 27 Mar 2025 145,399 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seatbelts/Buckles Obstructed by Seat Covers, Unable to Fully Inspect

Pass 3 Apr 2024 137,455 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,454 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 Close to limit + Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,906 miles

Brake Fluid Low + Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 127,905 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Light Illuminated (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake Fluid Low + Appears Contaminated

Brakes Noisy When Applied, Requires Further Inspection

Coolant Low

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Requires to be Changed Soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Requires to be Changed Soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers Smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2022 120,571 miles

Covers & shield fitted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,029 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,141 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,399 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,626 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 59,435 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,326 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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LX13 OJK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LX13 OJK, 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 LX13 OJK registered?

LX13 OJK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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