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DC12 KKV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,889 mi
Last recorded94,889 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KKV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,414 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 92,414 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 85,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front wishbone forward bushes perishing

both rear lower spring mount arms inner bushes perishing

front registration plate cracked

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both front wishbone forward bushes perishing

both rear lower spring mount arms inner bushes perishing

front registration plate cracked

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 16 Oct 2018 73,401 miles

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

Offside Front door crash damage

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door crash damage

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering track rod end essive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door crash damage

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door crash damage

key broken in ignition

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,510 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,806 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 KKV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

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

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