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WJ13 OBD

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,484 mi
Last recorded57,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 OBD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 57,484 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in inner tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 57,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in inner tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 53,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,504 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,320 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,125 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 44,125 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 40,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 34,128 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 28,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,804 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 22,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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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WJ13 OBD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 WJ13 OBD, 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 WJ13 OBD registered?

WJ13 OBD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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