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DN12 UPA

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UPA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 129,815 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 116,998 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 116,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 105,972 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 105,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,503 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,889 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 87,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 62,817 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 62,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,702 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,496 miles

Offside Front Lower arm bush bonding material starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,189 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 27,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DN12 UPA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN12 UPA, 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 DN12 UPA registered?

DN12 UPA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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