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PJ62 WLE

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,881 mi
Last recorded144,881 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ62 WLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,881 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 144,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outer edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 125,807 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,298 miles

Engine noisy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 117,295 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Engine noisy

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,361 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 111,359 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,852 miles

small stone chip in screen

Fail 14 Dec 2019 101,845 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip in screen

Pass 24 Dec 2018 93,658 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 59,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,726 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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PJ62 WLE 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 PJ62 WLE, 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 PJ62 WLE registered?

PJ62 WLE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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