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DC12 KNE

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 KNE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 65,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,278 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 56,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,706 miles

hard to inspect rear brake pads (brakes noisy)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,717 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 39,715 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,583 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 23,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 13,640 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 KNE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

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

Is DC12 KNE safe to buy?

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