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DA61 VLC

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,862 mi
Last recorded99,862 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VLC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 75,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,676 miles

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

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

grease leak from nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

grease leak from nearside inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,800 miles

Nearside Rear uneven tread wear

Offside Rear uneven tyre tread wear

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,760 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 21,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA61 VLC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black 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 DA61 VLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 VLC registered?

DA61 VLC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DA61 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 VLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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