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DF61 FWR

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 FWR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,246 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,256 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers smeary

Fail 19 Apr 2016 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,519 miles

N/S/R tyre has a deep cut in its tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tryre starting to perish in tread

Pass 16 Dec 2014 28,473 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Dec 2014 28,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

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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DF61 FWR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF61 FWR, 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 DF61 FWR registered?

DF61 FWR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DF61 FWR safe to buy?

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