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DC12 KKR

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KKR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,727 miles

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

Front both inner wheel arch covers damaged

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,235 miles

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

Front wheel arches damaged

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 73,944 miles

Front bumper semi insecure/both inner wheel arch covers damaged

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre losing air ()

Pass 24 May 2021 71,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 71,494 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 63,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,281 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 57,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 49,177 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is getting low and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is getting low and worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 27,933 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 KKR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc 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 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

DC12 KKR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DC12 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 KKR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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