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DK12 HWB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,065 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension Corroded

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 68,060 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension Corroded

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

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,138 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 65,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 54,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 43,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no blade on rear wiper

Fail 7 Nov 2020 33,077 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 7 Nov 2019 27,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 21,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,489 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 HWB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

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

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