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DK12 HJV

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,184 mi
Last recorded132,184 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 132,184 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 132,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 122,986 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 113,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 74,860 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,640 miles

Front Both front tyres - cracking - 205 55 R16

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking / perish - cuts - no cords

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perish - slight misshapen - cuts - no cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Needs adjusting (3.1.6b)

front wipers slight smear - aero

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,733 miles

wiper performance

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,806 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)

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 HJV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DK12 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK12 HJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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