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DK12 HWE

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall slightly damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Washers - low pressure

Fail 6 Aug 2025 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & sidewall slightly damaged 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Washers - low pressure

Pass 25 Jul 2024 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 86,269 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 80,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,543 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 HWE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

DK12 HWE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is DK12 HWE safe to buy?

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