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DC12 KKP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,522 mi
Last recorded126,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 126,555 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 117,893 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 117,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 111,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake high

Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake high

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise full alignment check due to tyre wear

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise full alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,249 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2015 70,551 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,933 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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DC12 KKP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KKP, 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 DC12 KKP registered?

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

Is DC12 KKP safe to buy?

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