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DF62 LJO

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,344 mi
Last recorded155,344 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 LJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 155,344 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion starting to appear

Pass 3 Jan 2025 147,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,916 miles

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

n/s front day time running light inop

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,765 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,627 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,568 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,430 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 105,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 96,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 84,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LEGAL ONLY AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,716 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 70,630 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,966 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 55,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,239 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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DF62 LJO is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF62 LJO, 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 DF62 LJO registered?

DF62 LJO is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 February 2013.

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The MOT history for DF62 LJO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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