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SJ13 UZM

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,948 mi
Last recorded51,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 UZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Component(s) Corrosion apparent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 5 Sep 2025 51,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On INNER Sidewall, Also Shoulder Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Component(s) Corrosion apparent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Suspension Component(s) Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and Covers in situ at time of test, preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 46,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner broken

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 46,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Plastic Inner Wheel Arch Guard Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Numerous Small Cuts evident - Hence Advise Early Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on Inner Friction face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damage - Worn - Advise Early Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE - Early Replacement as just met requirements at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner Plastic Wheel arch liner broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE - Early Replacement as just met requirements at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Also slight perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes and does not remain a steady light when dipped beam turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 31,171 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracking inbetween tread grooves

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front bumper crakced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 31,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have surface cracking inbetween tread grooves

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front bumper crakced

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner friction surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 26,486 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracks inbetween tread pattern

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,822 miles

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

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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SJ13 UZM is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red 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 SJ13 UZM, 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 SJ13 UZM registered?

SJ13 UZM is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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