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LY62 DFX

2013 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,078 mi
Last recorded88,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 DFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,062 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split & Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,527 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 66,527 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,164 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both rear lower arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,664 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,586 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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LY62 DFX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY62 DFX, 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 LY62 DFX registered?

LY62 DFX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 January 2013.

Is LY62 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY62 DFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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