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DE12 LPZ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,899 mi
Last recorded37,899 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,899 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 37,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 35,680 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 33,390 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 32,031 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 31,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 29,110 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 26,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 23,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 20,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 20,198 miles

FRONT TYRES AT 2/3MM WEAR TO INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking small amount of grease

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front light misting around brake caliper

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front light misting around brake caliper

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 11,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE12 LPZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 DE12 LPZ, 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 DE12 LPZ registered?

DE12 LPZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is DE12 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LPZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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