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DY13 OCF

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,828 mi
Last recorded101,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 OCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 101,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside doors damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2026 101,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside doors damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,412 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,468 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 88,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 87,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 87,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 81,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside sill damaged

Pass 5 May 2022 76,717 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 76,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 71,483 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 66,843 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 61,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 47,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 47,603 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 34,381 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 34,381 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DY13 OCF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY13 OCF, 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 DY13 OCF registered?

DY13 OCF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is DY13 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 OCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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