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CP12 DXK

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,401 mi
Last recorded210,401 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 210,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 192,038 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both front side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 174,974 miles

both front tyres worn on inside shoulder

o/s/f arm bush starting to lift

o/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 20 May 2024 174,974 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside shoulder

o/s/f arm bush starting to lift

o/s/r tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 2 May 2023 157,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,744 miles

both front discs are lipped

o/s/f arm rear bush has slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2022 143,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front discs are lipped

o/s/f arm rear bush has slight play

Pass 17 May 2021 128,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 117,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 102,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 83,984 miles

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower, outer, bottom ball joint gaiter split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2017 66,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,490 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 May 2015 32,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CP12 DXK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 CP12 DXK, 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 CP12 DXK registered?

CP12 DXK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CP12 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 DXK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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