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DL12 TFN

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,838 mi
Last recorded72,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 TFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both fronts,lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 68,638 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Fail 11 Jun 2025 68,638 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 65,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel

Fail 15 Jun 2024 65,006 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel

Pass 27 May 2023 58,847 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,863 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 52,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,900 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 47,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 44,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,800 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 22,800 miles

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

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

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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DL12 TFN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL12 TFN, 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 DL12 TFN registered?

DL12 TFN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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