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DN61 LFE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,290 mi
Last recorded198,290 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 LFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 198,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 193,714 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 193,714 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 187,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 180,664 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 180,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 170,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2022 170,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,394 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 153,650 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 134,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 107,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,132 miles

Both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,909 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN61 LFE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN61 LFE, 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 DN61 LFE registered?

DN61 LFE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is DN61 LFE safe to buy?

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