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DF12 JXW

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 JXW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 100,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 98,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,317 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,913 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 74,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,272 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 66,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 May 2016 29,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear cracks on tyre

Offside Rear cracks on tyre

Pass 11 May 2015 16,834 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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DF12 JXW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF12 JXW, 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 DF12 JXW registered?

DF12 JXW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 JXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 JXW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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