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DK12 HJF

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,681 mi
Last recorded30,681 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HJF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 30,681 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,774 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 22,005 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 17,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 15,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,845 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 8,513 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 HJF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DK12 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK12 HJF?

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What year was DK12 HJF registered?

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

Is DK12 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 HJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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