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NJ63 YJB

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,151 mi
Last recorded104,151 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ63 YJB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 104,151 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2026 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension general corrosion

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Tracking advised

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald and cracking on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush popped. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald and cracking on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,631 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,239 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Fail 3 Aug 2022 71,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Aug 2021 62,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,753 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear worn on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 37,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,940 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,170 miles

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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NJ63 YJB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJ63 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

NJ63 YJB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 October 2013.

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