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AP63 TKF

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,335 mi
Last recorded92,335 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 TKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 92,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2026 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 80,203 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 71,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 66,182 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 59,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Day running lamp not working (before 2018)

Pass 31 Jul 2020 56,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,071 miles

Engine cover

Nearside front daytime running light inoperative

Undertray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs surfaces poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,999 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 36,999 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front aero blades (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 27,546 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

engine cover

under tray fitted.

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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AP63 TKF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP63 TKF, 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 AP63 TKF registered?

AP63 TKF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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