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DK12 HHV

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,346 mi
Last recorded121,346 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HHV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 121,346 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight Knocking Noise from top steering column, but no play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 109,947 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 109,947 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,617 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,097 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge cracking on outer edge out of shapeand nailin treaded area 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,616 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 68,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,374 miles

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 3 Jan 2019 54,069 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 13 Feb 2018 42,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions tested but to low to obtain a reading

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel & brake lines under vehicle obscured by undertrays

Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions tested but to low to obtain a reading

front tyres worn on inner edges

fuel & brake lines under vehicle obscured by undertrays

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,870 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 7,797 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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DK12 HHV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK12 HHV, 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 DK12 HHV registered?

DK12 HHV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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