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RJ63 BTO

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,505 mi
Last recorded164,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ63 BTO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 164,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 164,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 157,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 140,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,809 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,154 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,831 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 17,115 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 17,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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RJ63 BTO 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 RJ63 BTO, 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 RJ63 BTO registered?

RJ63 BTO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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