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RE63 LJO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE63 LJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,234 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 137,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,977 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 131,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,858 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 124,065 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 124,064 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil excessively over filled (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,526 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,146 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 81,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 May 2017 62,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake disks corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 62,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake disks corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 45,931 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 May 2016 45,931 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs in poor condition

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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RE63 LJO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE63 LJO, 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 RE63 LJO registered?

RE63 LJO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is RE63 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE63 LJO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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