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DG12 XBC

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,665 mi
Last recorded105,665 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XBC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 105,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,509 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 93,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,831 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 86,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,473 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread(185/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,039 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 XBC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc 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 DG12 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

DG12 XBC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DG12 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 XBC 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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