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DF63 KPT

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 KPT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 79,299 miles

Brake pads not visible due to wheel design - unable to fully assess condition.

Fail 2 Jan 2026 79,293 miles

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

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

Brake pads not visible due to wheel design - unable to fully assess condition.

Pass 2 Jan 2025 71,915 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 71,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 63,589 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 63,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 56,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,705 miles

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

too much oil in engine at time of test.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,728 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 25,217 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has crack

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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DF63 KPT is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,500cc 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 DF63 KPT, 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 DF63 KPT registered?

DF63 KPT is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is DF63 KPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 KPT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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