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DF13 PBV

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,543 mi
Last recorded39,543 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in n/s front wheel bearing

Play in o/s track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2025 37,519 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Play in n/s rack end

Play in o/s rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play in it

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 21 Jul 2022 30,869 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 30,869 miles

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

Front brake pads low??

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 27,859 miles

Front brake pads low??

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,149 miles

Front wiper blades splitting slightly

Nearside Side indicator slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,132 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nails in o/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,849 miles

Front tyres cracking slightly in tread blocks

Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,849 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres cracking slightly in tread blocks

Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

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 PBV 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 PBV, 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 DF13 PBV registered?

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

Is DF13 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 PBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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