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DG12 GHH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,667 mi
Last recorded73,667 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 GHH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 73,667 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 68,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,755 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SLIGHTLY WEEPING GREASE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 61,755 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD END DUST COVER SLIGHTLY WEEPING GREASE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 51,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing between tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing between tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable

Fail 28 Mar 2018 37,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing between tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing between tread

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,228 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,137 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 28,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,063 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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DG12 GHH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DG12 GHH, 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 DG12 GHH registered?

DG12 GHH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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