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RJ13 PYD

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,927 mi
Last recorded178,927 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 PYD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 178,927 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 178,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 165,923 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 165,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 202/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,342 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 148,003 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 127,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,275 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 108,398 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,424 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,384 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,944 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 35,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 PYD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 RJ13 PYD, 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 RJ13 PYD registered?

RJ13 PYD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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