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MJ13 VUF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,853 mi
Last recorded96,853 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 VUF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 91,554 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2025 91,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 85,597 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,897 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 78,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 71,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 64,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 57,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,163 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front daytime running light does not dip when side lights turned on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 40,163 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front daytime running light does not dip when side lights turned on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 May 2016 19,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 VUF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

MJ13 VUF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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The MOT history for MJ13 VUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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