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DH08 MCN

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,879 mi
Last recorded96,879 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH08 MCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 96,879 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 96,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,072 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,505 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 63,236 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tyre slightly misshapen - flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 38,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & tyre slightly misshapen - flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,111 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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DH08 MCN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DH08 MCN, 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 DH08 MCN registered?

DH08 MCN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DH08 MCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH08 MCN shows 12 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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