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DK12 HXL

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,605 mi
Last recorded60,605 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,605 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 60,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 46,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 39,262 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 39,262 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 1,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

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 HXL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

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

Is DK12 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 HXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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