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D1 TKE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 TKE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,082 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2025 83,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre and cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded and lipped inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on inner edge of tyre and cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central part of windscreen has a stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just showing a tread pattern on edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,614 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,053 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 29,655 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 21,367 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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D1 TKE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 D1 TKE, 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 D1 TKE registered?

D1 TKE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is D1 TKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 TKE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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