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Y23 DCB

2013 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 DCB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 95,453 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2025 87,158 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 25 Apr 2025 87,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 2 May 2024 78,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 67,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,157 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 40,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 18,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 12,551 miles

scratches to windscreen

Front tyres worn on edges

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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Y23 DCB is a 2013 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 Y23 DCB, 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 Y23 DCB?

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What year was Y23 DCB registered?

Y23 DCB is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is Y23 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 DCB 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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