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NJ63 NMU

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,525 mi
Last recorded164,525 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 NMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 164,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,814 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 148,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 138,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 125,341 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

N/S day running light off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,345 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,920 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 61,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has been repaired (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect brakes due to style of wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,116 miles

0.02 opacity

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect brakes fully due to style of wheel

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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NJ63 NMU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ63 NMU, 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

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What year was NJ63 NMU registered?

NJ63 NMU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is NJ63 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ63 NMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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