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PJ13 FOV

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ13 FOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 114,518 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 114,518 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & adjoining suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 106,051 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 106,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,692 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,248 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 88,248 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 71,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 64,848 miles

manufacturers body and engine covers fitted restricting inspection of all components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 56,668 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,248 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside front and rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing small, deep cut in tread area/going out of shape[3mm]

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 47,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing small, deep cut in tread area/going out of shape[3mm]

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb501 fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ13 FOV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PJ13 FOV, 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 PJ13 FOV registered?

PJ13 FOV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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