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DP12 PHO

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,897 mi
Last recorded200,897 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PHO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 200,897 miles

Drivers seat belt excessively twisted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 200,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drivers seat belt excessively twisted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 188,428 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 188,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 175,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 161,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 147,756 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 134,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 117,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,707 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,150 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,111 miles

nearside rear tyre feathering and cracking

offside rear shock has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre heavily feathered and worn close to limit

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,111 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre feathering and cracking

offside rear shock has a light misting of oil

offside rear tyre heavily feathered and worn close to limit

Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,977 miles

Slight brake judder felt during test drive

Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,977 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight brake judder felt during test drive

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,318 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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DP12 PHO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 DP12 PHO, 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 DP12 PHO registered?

DP12 PHO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DP12 PHO safe to buy?

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