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DA12 GXR

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 GXR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,418 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 105,272 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 101,295 miles

all rear suspension corroded

both rear axcell bushes deterioated

Fail 14 Sep 2022 101,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

both rear axcell bushes deterioated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r trailing arm bushes slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,641 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,482 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 GXR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA12 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

DA12 GXR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DA12 GXR safe to buy?

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