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DK12 HWF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

255,487 mi
Last recorded255,487 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HWF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2022 255,487 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 249,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 239,120 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 239,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe locking pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 221,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 221,037 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 194,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 180,293 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 180,216 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 180,244 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 HWF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWF, 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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DK12 HWF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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