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DF63 KPU

2013 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,840 mi
Last recorded183,840 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 KPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 183,840 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Nov 2025 183,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Nov 2024 180,879 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,712 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 137,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,895 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 132,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,782 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,824 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 112,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 105,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 104,723 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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DF63 KPU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

DF63 KPU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2013.

Is DF63 KPU safe to buy?

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