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RJ13 AEA

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 AEA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,584 miles

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

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

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,362 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,285 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 90,285 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,510 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 76,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,716 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2018 61,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,228 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,176 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DRL does not dim when the position lamps are switched on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,231 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear low

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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RJ13 AEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc 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 RJ13 AEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ13 AEA?

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What year was RJ13 AEA registered?

RJ13 AEA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2013.

Is RJ13 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 AEA 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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