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DN12 UXX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,583 mi
Last recorded186,583 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 UXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 186,583 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 169,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top bearing rough when rotated no play

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 111,585 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of discs and pads (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,105 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 88,168 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 88,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 73,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 52,271 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD CLOSE TO CORDS

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

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING/PERISHED, ALSO HEAVILY WORN UNEVEN/STEPPING ON INNER TREAD

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

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.ADVISE NEW ONE

Fail 25 Aug 2018 52,182 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WORN (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD CLOSE TO CORDS

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

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD CLOSE TO CORDS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING/PERISHED, ALSO HEAVILY WORN UNEVEN/STEPPING ON INNER TREAD

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

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.ADVISE NEW ONE

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,117 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,554 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,119 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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DN12 UXX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN12 UXX, 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 DN12 UXX registered?

DN12 UXX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DN12 UXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 UXX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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