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DB08 JUL

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,050 mi
Last recorded55,050 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 JUL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 55,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S slight corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,318 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 37,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Hand brake requirement close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2017 34,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 23,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DB08 JUL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DB08 JUL, 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 DB08 JUL registered?

DB08 JUL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is DB08 JUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB08 JUL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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