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DP12 PKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,649 mi
Last recorded235,649 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 235,649 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 229,436 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 206,524 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 206,521 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 199,186 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly worn/perished

nearside rear upper front arm bush has slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2020 191,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 191,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Add major failure Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Add major failure Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 168,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 147,083 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges 205/55/r16

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 104,270 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm also worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,391 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 79,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,136 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Apr 2015 50,520 miles

Front washers operated by rear washer switch.

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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DP12 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black 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 DP12 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

DP12 PKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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