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DX13 YUV

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,584 mi
Last recorded92,584 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 YUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 92,584 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,439 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank ?? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

h/brake poor 16%

Fail 4 Nov 2024 81,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

h/brake poor 16%

Pass 30 Oct 2023 79,395 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,395 miles

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

Offside Rear discs red signs of over heating

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

nearside front daytime running lamp inop

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 72,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 68,728 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking brake hose leaking at banjo bolt. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 60,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 51,435 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 24,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DX13 YUV is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX13 YUV, 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 DX13 YUV registered?

DX13 YUV is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is DX13 YUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 YUV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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