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DF13 NEO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,919 mi
Last recorded143,919 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 NEO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 143,919 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush starting to separate from sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,323 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 110,728 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,997 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,995 miles

Nearside Power steering component insecure steering arm boot not preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 69,574 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,353 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DF13 NEO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,975 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF13 NEO, 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 DF13 NEO registered?

DF13 NEO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is DF13 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 NEO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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