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DE13 DHY

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,142 mi
Last recorded106,142 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 DHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,142 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,191 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,945 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 84,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 69,013 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 59,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,654 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,618 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald edges but stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 44,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,168 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 38,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE13 DHY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE13 DHY, 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 DE13 DHY registered?

DE13 DHY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DE13 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 DHY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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