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MJ13 VTM

2013 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,871 mi
Last recorded126,871 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 126,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 114,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 104,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,290 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,165 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,771 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 75,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,663 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 67,631 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,467 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 46,951 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,951 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,834 miles

O/S/F Position light is showing intermittent flickering

Fail 15 Jun 2016 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus cuts down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Plus cuts down to cords (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Position light is showing intermittent flickering

Objects within drivers view (zone "A") removed prior to starting test

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 VTM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

MJ13 VTM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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