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RJ13 ETR

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,161 mi
Last recorded99,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 ETR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 99,161 miles

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

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

clutch bite point very low

Fail 13 Jun 2026 99,143 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch bite point very low

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 94,298 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,012 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,193 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 33,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 33,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,092 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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RJ13 ETR is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black 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 RJ13 ETR, 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

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What year was RJ13 ETR registered?

RJ13 ETR is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is RJ13 ETR safe to buy?

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