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DF12 KCA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,955 mi
Last recorded71,955 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KCA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 71,955 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,577 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 50,726 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Dec 2018 50,716 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 43,951 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,534 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 34,534 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 30,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,020 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 18,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KCA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF12 KCA, 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 DF12 KCA registered?

DF12 KCA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is DF12 KCA safe to buy?

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