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MK13 GHJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK13 GHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 99,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2026 99,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated metal in tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,866 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 97,866 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,851 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,983 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,898 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,161 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,610 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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MK13 GHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK13 GHJ, 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 MK13 GHJ registered?

MK13 GHJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is MK13 GHJ safe to buy?

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