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DP12 PJX

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

255,429 mi
Last recorded255,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 255,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top strut mounting is noisey

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 255,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 243,722 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 217,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 201,851 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 201,848 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 181,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 164,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 135,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,622 miles

offside rear shocker has light misting of oil

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2018 93,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 93,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PJX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DP12 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

DP12 PJX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is DP12 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP12 PJX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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