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DA12 GXU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,207 miles

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

Tailgate release faulty

Fail 26 Aug 2025 87,207 miles

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

Tailgate release faulty

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tailgate release faulty

Fail 26 Sep 2024 79,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tailgate release faulty

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,708 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn outer edge of tread

offside rear door lock sticking

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,466 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,013 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 54,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 48,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 48,480 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 35,676 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 31,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,781 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,916 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 GXU 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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

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

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