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DG12 NDE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,261 mi
Last recorded48,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 48,261 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 46,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 45,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,284 miles

front pads wearing

washers to screen poor

wipers cleaning poorly

Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,341 miles

Both front lower ball joints dust cover slight split

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 39,339 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 31,957 miles

Nearside Front TYRE AGED & CRACKED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Front OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED/CUT

Fail 27 Dec 2017 31,957 miles

Nearside Front TYRE AGED & CRACKED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED/CUT

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,886 miles

front tyres aged and cracked

hand brake travel high

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,359 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall in multiple locations

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,332 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

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 NDE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 DG12 NDE, 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 NDE registered?

DG12 NDE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 NDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 NDE 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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