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CA61 DTK

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,119 mi
Last recorded62,119 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DTK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 62,119 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 62,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 59,583 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 59,637 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 59,637 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 54,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 49,826 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside drive shaft inner joint gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,978 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 44,164 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside an d nearside rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 44,168 miles

Windscreen washer not working No motor noise (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside an d nearside rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,143 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,730 miles

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

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

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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CA61 DTK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CA61 DTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA61 DTK registered?

CA61 DTK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is CA61 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 DTK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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