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DG13 YXK

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,443 mi
Last recorded105,443 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 105,443 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 105,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 96,571 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 96,528 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2023 85,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,389 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 74,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wipers starting to smear screen

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge also bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,125 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre shows 2mm of tread in places

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 29 Jan 2018 34,864 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,861 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2017 21,111 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,085 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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DG13 YXK is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG13 YXK, 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 DG13 YXK registered?

DG13 YXK is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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