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DY13 VUX

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,407 mi
Last recorded105,407 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VUX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear springs corroded x2

brake pedal slightly spongey

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 97,859 miles

both rear coil springs corroded x2

Fail 28 Mar 2025 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both rear coil springs corroded x2

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,978 miles

park efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,596 miles

front brake pads worn low discs worn thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Mar 2022 71,596 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))

front brake pads worn low discs worn thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,518 miles

front number plate has adessive on it

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner has puncture repair on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,288 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,288 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,479 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,070 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DY13 VUX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY13 VUX, 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 DY13 VUX registered?

DY13 VUX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is DY13 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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