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DE12 LSD

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LSD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 124,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 116,646 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 116,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 107,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 100,041 miles

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,534 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspesion corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,568 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,483 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 65,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LSD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD registered?

DE12 LSD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 LSD safe to buy?

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