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RV63 DCU

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,182 mi
Last recorded50,182 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 DCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 50,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to front suspension components (not excessive)

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)

Fail 24 Apr 2026 50,180 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to front suspension components (not excessive)

Slight corrosion to rear suspension components (not excessive)

Pass 6 May 2025 47,329 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 47,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jan 2023 47,095 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3 mm and cracking in tread (225/45 r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,987 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,073 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 29 Jun 2019 42,073 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,521 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 34,516 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 15,900 miles

under trays fitted

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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RV63 DCU is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV63 DCU, 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 RV63 DCU registered?

RV63 DCU is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is RV63 DCU safe to buy?

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