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MJ13 NGZ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 NGZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS/F tyre is cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 87,245 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch missing

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 75,749 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch missing

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 70,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,460 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 57,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 53,088 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,328 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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MJ13 NGZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 MJ13 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

MJ13 NGZ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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