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AY63 RFE

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,223 mi
Last recorded172,223 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 RFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 172,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,048 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have various small stone cut in the surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 158,047 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost smooth on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have various small stone cut in the surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush heavily deteriorated and unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 140,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush heavily deteriorated and unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are very worn on the edges close to cords being visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges but no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are very worn on the edges close to cords being visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges but no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,494 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 2.0mm and devoid of tread on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,626 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,505 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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AY63 RFE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY63 RFE, 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 AY63 RFE registered?

AY63 RFE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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