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MM13 LYJ

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,744 mi
Last recorded116,744 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM13 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 116,744 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 102,828 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2023 95,654 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,702 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,754 miles

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

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

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

parking brake switch broken

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm, going out of shape inner edge, cracking inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 32,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 32,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

day time running lights not working

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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MM13 LYJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MM13 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM13 LYJ?

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What year was MM13 LYJ registered?

MM13 LYJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2013.

Is MM13 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM13 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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