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LY13 MTJ

2013 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,322 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,497 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,283 miles

hand brake balance poor

Fail 19 Jan 2022 43,283 miles

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

hand brake balance poor

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,721 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,836 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,508 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,318 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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LY13 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY13 MTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY13 MTJ registered?

LY13 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is LY13 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY13 MTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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