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AD12 DDK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 DDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pin bush starting to separate from outer retaining ring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,874 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 67,871 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,849 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2022 58,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner raised tread section - advise replacement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 52,271 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,298 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,280 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 40,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished & cracked in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished & cracked in tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 39,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 39,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished & cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Offside Front Tyre perished & cracked

Offside Rear Tyre perished & cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,855 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

OSR tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 Jun 2017 38,855 miles

NSR tyre slightly perished

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,843 miles

NSR tyre perished and in poor condition

OSR tyre perished and in poor condition

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2015 34,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade split

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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AD12 DDK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 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 AD12 DDK, 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 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD12 DDK registered?

AD12 DDK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2012.

Is AD12 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 DDK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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