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DP12 PLN

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

241,588 mi
Last recorded241,588 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 241,588 miles

Clutch very low

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 235,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 229,987 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 221,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 212,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 212,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Castle nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint retaining devices missing on castle nuts.

Front exhaust mounting detached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 205,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 204,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 195,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 181,930 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2020 181,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2019 147,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 121,371 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 121,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 72,382 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 PLN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

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

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