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DL12 VRT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,316 mi
Last recorded105,316 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 VRT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 105,316 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 105,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,553 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 92,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 82,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,720 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16vr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 61,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,733 miles

Offside Rear only just meets requirements may need adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,528 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working side/parking light led (4.2.1 (a))

Offside handbrake performance could be better

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,366 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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DL12 VRT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

DL12 VRT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for DL12 VRT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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