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DC12 KHY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,745 miles

front and rear discs corroded , o/s/f tyre low tread inside edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,690 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge advise wheel alignment

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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DC12 KHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC12 KHY, 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

How do I check the history of DC12 KHY?

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What year was DC12 KHY registered?

DC12 KHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is DC12 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 KHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC12 KHY have outstanding finance?

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