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YM62 EFC

2013 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Ceed63,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM62 EFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 135,280 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 134,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing balljoint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 134,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing balljoint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 115,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,126 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 95,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 91,773 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,143 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 89,143 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,568 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,517 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,681 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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YM62 EFC is a 2013 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YM62 EFC, 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 YM62 EFC registered?

YM62 EFC is a 2013 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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