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DA12 EHW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EHW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,563 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 93,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,438 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 90,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 78,178 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 65,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 55,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,265 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 40,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 32,359 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres outer side wall perishing

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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DA12 EHW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA12 EHW, 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 DA12 EHW registered?

DA12 EHW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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