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DC12 KLE

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Feb 2023 79,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 78,995 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 63,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs have surface rust ...

Fail 29 Nov 2019 63,473 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp is on (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread heavily perished and split open dot code 4911 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 brake discs have surface rust ...

Pass 14 Feb 2018 57,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,501 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 51,403 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,555 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 42,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,973 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 KLE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KLE, 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 KLE registered?

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

Is DC12 KLE safe to buy?

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