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DK12 HWS

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,058 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 99,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 96,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,871 miles

Rear seats not checked or seat belts as vehicle was loaded with tools etc

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,653 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Lamp lens damaged.

Pass 19 May 2020 57,895 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise rear tyres have cracks

Fail 18 May 2020 57,895 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise rear tyres have cracks

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

advise nsf washer output

advise number plates missing at time of test

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 HWS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 HWS registered?

DK12 HWS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is DK12 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 HWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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