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DA12 EJK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,633 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 99,633 miles

Offside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 80,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,710 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,011 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre punctured - repairable

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 43,049 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 43,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 35,073 miles

Brake fluid low

Front pads low.. Rear pads low

Fail 17 May 2018 35,073 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Front pads low.. Rear pads low

Pass 17 May 2017 29,007 miles

both rear tyres lumps in tread and cracked 225/45r17

emissions to clean to register

Fail 17 May 2017 29,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres lumps in tread and cracked 225/45r17

emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 May 2016 23,571 miles

both rear tyres cracked and slight mishaped

emissions to clean to register

Pass 13 May 2015 16,652 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 EJK 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 DA12 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

DA12 EJK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is DA12 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 EJK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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