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PF13 JJU

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF13 JJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 144,518 miles

Both track rod end ball joints have two locking nuts fitted, unable to determine efficiency

Fail 27 Jun 2026 144,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Both track rod end ball joints have two locking nuts fitted, unable to determine efficiency

Pass 11 Jul 2025 137,947 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 137,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,040 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 122,409 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Rear pads look to be wearing thin but are not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Fail 19 Jun 2021 112,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

boot laden preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,040 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,520 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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PF13 JJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 PF13 JJU, 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 PF13 JJU registered?

PF13 JJU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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