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DK12 HKN

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,222 mi
Last recorded53,222 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,222 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 53,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,548 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 HKN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DK12 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

DK12 HKN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is DK12 HKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 HKN shows 3 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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