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DK12 HWL

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,537 mi
Last recorded125,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 125,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 125,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged but still working as intended

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,668 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NEARSIDE (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,552 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 64,833 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 64,833 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,269 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 40,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,307 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 HWL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL registered?

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

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