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D18 DMF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,998 mi
Last recorded129,998 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DMF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 129,998 miles

Knocking noise from steering

Fail 5 Nov 2025 129,996 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Knocking noise from steering

Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,615 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 106,615 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,178 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and rear (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,976 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 78,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,461 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,264 miles

windscreen cracked in lower left hand corner

Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,763 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,448 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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D18 DMF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 D18 DMF, 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 D18 DMF registered?

D18 DMF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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