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DE12 LRJ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,128 mi
Last recorded36,128 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 36,128 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,585 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 31,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 29,364 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 28,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 27,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 25,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 23,233 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 17,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,711 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,267 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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DE12 LRJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRJ, 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 DE12 LRJ registered?

DE12 LRJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is DE12 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 LRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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