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DC12 KKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 102,449 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,458 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,481 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,155 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,248 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 40,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,878 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 37,878 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner disc worn

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recorded 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,991 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 21,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DC12 KKJ, 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 DC12 KKJ registered?

DC12 KKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DC12 KKJ safe to buy?

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