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DF12 KCC

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,665 mi
Last recorded33,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KCC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 33,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 25,672 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 22,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,462 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 20,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 12,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,682 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 10,666 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 8,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,430 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 KCC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 DF12 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

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

Is DF12 KCC safe to buy?

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