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DL13 VGJ

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,809 mi
Last recorded113,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 VGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,809 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 104,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,091 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge not primary tread pattern

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer brake disc surfaces starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,901 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2022 70,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tyre tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split on edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,975 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 23,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 14,431 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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DL13 VGJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL13 VGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL13 VGJ registered?

DL13 VGJ is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 August 2013.

Is DL13 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 VGJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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