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NL63 MTJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,857 mi
Last recorded91,857 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 91,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished between treads.

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished between treads.

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 91,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished between treads.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished between treads.

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,554 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Aug 2024 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 66,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 45,620 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,471 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,178 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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NL63 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NL63 MTJ, 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 NL63 MTJ registered?

NL63 MTJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 September 2013.

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