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DY63 KSE

2013 Kia Ceed

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 KSE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 97,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 97,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR O/S AND N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,148 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 92,148 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,477 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 84,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 79,966 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,033 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 77,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 13,804 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,620 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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DY63 KSE is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY63 KSE, 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 DY63 KSE registered?

DY63 KSE is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DY63 KSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 KSE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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