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YJ13 UMK

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,988 mi
Last recorded123,988 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 UMK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 123,988 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel arch damaged

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,388 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm wishbone bushes splitting

Fail 4 Apr 2025 117,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,945 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, including all suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing from castellated nut, either insert pin or replace with a nyloc type nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, including all suspension components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,758 miles

oil residue lower engine & under tray

Pass 31 Mar 2022 101,668 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split and weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 101,622 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split and weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 95,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 95,636 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,042 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,939 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,863 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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YJ13 UMK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YJ13 UMK, 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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YJ13 UMK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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