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SM62 DCF

2013 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,689 mi
Last recorded56,689 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 DCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 56,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2022 56,689 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 37,188 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 37,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 26,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 21,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 14,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 12,043 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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SM62 DCF is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM62 DCF, 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

How do I check the history of SM62 DCF?

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What year was SM62 DCF registered?

SM62 DCF is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is SM62 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 DCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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