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CP12 DYC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,838 mi
Last recorded82,838 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,838 miles

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

Rear suspension components covered with underseal

Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear suspension components covered with underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,613 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,880 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 66,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 61,541 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 61,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 56,050 miles

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

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 9 May 2017 47,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 35,350 miles

parking brake requirement just met

Fail 5 May 2015 23,042 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 May 2015 23,042 miles

Headlight aim has been adjusted

Rear tyres getting low

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 DYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

CP12 DYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is CP12 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 DYC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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