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DG62 WHC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 WHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 125,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 122,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 51% (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,735 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 115,735 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 108,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Also Unable to Check operation of O/S/R Fog Lamp Bulb (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,728 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 69,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge of tyre ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in edge of tyre ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,945 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake disc,s worn

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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DG62 WHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG62 WHC, 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 DG62 WHC registered?

DG62 WHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is DG62 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 WHC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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