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DF63 KWS

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,079 mi
Last recorded80,079 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF63 KWS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Noise from Steering column

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 80,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Noise from Steering column

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 74,846 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 74,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,655 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 70,654 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken into four pieces (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to broken spring close to blow out (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened deformed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,769 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,496 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 52,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,451 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,750 miles

both front & rear brake discs are worn lipped & corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 44,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front & rear brake discs are worn lipped & corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,480 miles

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

engine cover

under tray fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,480 miles

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

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

engine cover

under tray fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Apr 2016 29,633 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

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 KWS is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

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

Is DF63 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF63 KWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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