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DP54 WLS

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,929 mi
Last recorded103,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP54 WLS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 103,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,910 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,694 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 74,408 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 45,668 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,250 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,765 miles

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

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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DP54 WLS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DP54 WLS, 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 DP54 WLS registered?

DP54 WLS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DP54 WLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP54 WLS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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