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DU63 UPD

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,335 mi
Last recorded159,335 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 UPD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 159,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 159,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 152,505 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 152,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,340 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 144,330 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 144,298 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,494 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 124,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,403 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 115,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Lights O/S and N/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,616 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,469 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,171 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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DU63 UPD is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU63 UPD, 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 DU63 UPD registered?

DU63 UPD is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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