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MJ13 MTJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,185 mi
Last recorded108,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 108,185 miles

Offside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 108,183 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CENTER THREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Quarter Panel Damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 90,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,527 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,164 miles

o/s/r no.plate light not working. signs of grease o/s/f outer cv boot. cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall. n/s/f tyre 2.3mm.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,063 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 47,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,433 miles

Rear both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Fail 20 Apr 2017 24,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,175 miles

Front both daytime running lights flickering

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 17,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both daytime running lights flickering

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

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 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ13 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.

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What year was MJ13 MTJ registered?

MJ13 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 April 2013.

Is MJ13 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ13 MTJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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