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ST13 JYA

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,979 mi
Last recorded121,979 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST13 JYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 121,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fuel tank slightly loose strap missing/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of fuel tank covered in diesel but no drips or evidence of leaks

Fail 3 Jun 2026 121,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ballj oint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Ball joint split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap missing/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake lever has reduced reserve travel

underside of fuel tank covered in diesel but no drips or evidence of leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,013 miles

parking brake 16% N/S low

under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2024 108,003 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake 16% N/S low

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,419 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 94,419 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,867 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 58,833 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,049 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,067 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 26,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,022 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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ST13 JYA is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ST13 JYA, 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 ST13 JYA registered?

ST13 JYA is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is ST13 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST13 JYA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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