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DA12 EJD

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,737 mi
Last recorded155,737 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EJD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,737 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 155,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 144,495 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 130,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 130,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,853 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,694 miles

Handbrake high

Fail 17 Apr 2019 80,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake high

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,933 miles

Offside Rear Worn inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 64,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Worn inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre light cracking wall/tread area

Fail 11 Apr 2017 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre light cracking wall/tread area

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 36,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,957 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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DA12 EJD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJD, 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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DA12 EJD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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