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DF12 OXH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,235 mi
Last recorded71,235 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,235 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 69,753 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Corrosion to suspension components

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Column u/j's (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 67,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 67,577 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 65,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 63,203 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 60,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 60,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 55,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 50,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,435 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 OXH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

DF12 OXH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is DF12 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 OXH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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