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MK63 DSX

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 DSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 135,172 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 123,708 miles

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 17 Apr 2024 117,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 109,335 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 82,499 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot splitting

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,693 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,357 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,737 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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MK63 DSX is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK63 DSX, 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 MK63 DSX registered?

MK63 DSX is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is MK63 DSX safe to buy?

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