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SJ63 HBU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,725 mi
Last recorded151,725 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 HBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 151,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 142,010 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 130,211 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 130,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 105,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 105,763 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 94,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 76,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,481 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but no visible cord

Pass 14 Aug 2017 50,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cord visible

Pass 29 Aug 2016 42,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on outer and inner edges

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge

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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SJ63 HBU 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 73.3%.

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 SJ63 HBU, 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 SJ63 HBU registered?

SJ63 HBU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 October 2013.

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