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DE12 OSU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,063 mi
Last recorded73,063 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 OSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 73,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 68,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 62,626 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 62,624 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,395 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,395 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 53,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,539 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 49,526 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,604 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,550 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,595 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 39,586 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,784 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres perished

engine covers / under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2016 26,111 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 26,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,396 miles

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 OSU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

DE12 OSU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DE12 OSU safe to buy?

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