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DS13 VJY

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 70,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 65,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 60,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 52,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 49,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 May 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 43,848 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 43,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 42,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 39,483 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 39,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DS13 VJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc 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 DS13 VJY, 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 DS13 VJY registered?

DS13 VJY is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DS13 VJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 VJY 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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