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YJ63 LKF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 LKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,670 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 96,743 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 89,020 miles

Front Play in inner steering joints.

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

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

Nearside Rear Day light not working.

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 88,466 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front DRL Not Working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2023 83,422 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 83,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,710 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,181 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,379 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 62,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,756 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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YJ63 LKF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YJ63 LKF, 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 YJ63 LKF registered?

YJ63 LKF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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