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DC12 KLU

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,906 mi
Last recorded109,906 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 109,906 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,077 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 60,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathering on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,094 miles

no peak detected for emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,904 miles

offside front tyre worn almost to canvas on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 27,904 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre worn almost to canvas on inner edge

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 KLU 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

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

Is DC12 KLU safe to buy?

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