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MJ13 HJE

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 HJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 128,159 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 116,767 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 106,989 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 106,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 92,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,575 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,280 miles

Offside Front drl light not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2020 84,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,418 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 79,418 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,938 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,025 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MJ13 HJE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 MJ13 HJE, 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 MJ13 HJE registered?

MJ13 HJE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is MJ13 HJE safe to buy?

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