2013 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · PL13 JCZ
2013 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 146,671 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL13 JCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 146,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL13 JCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Ceed (PL13 JCZ) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL13 JCZ Mileage History
- 01/03/2023126,541 mi
- 13/03/2024137,493 mi+10,952 mi
- 13/03/2024137,493 mi
- 08/03/2025146,585 mi+9,092 mi
- 12/03/2025146,671 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 9,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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