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A23 LJJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,515 mi
Last recorded74,515 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 74,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 66,554 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 55,671 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 51,720 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 51,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 37,232 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 37,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 34,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 21,781 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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A23 LJJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 A23 LJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 LJJ registered?

A23 LJJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is A23 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LJJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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