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NU13 KSJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,739 mi
Last recorded116,739 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 KSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,739 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lower than expected

Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lower than expected

Pass 6 Aug 2025 107,851 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 107,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,132 miles

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 69,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,231 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing at shoulders

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 33,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre castellating

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyre treads cracking and scrubbed at inner shoulders

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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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NU13 KSJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU13 KSJ, 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 NU13 KSJ registered?

NU13 KSJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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