MOT Status
ValidMileage
176,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front headlights have euro sticker fitted beam ok
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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DS12 EXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DS12 EXF, 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 DS12 EXF registered?
DS12 EXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.
Is DS12 EXF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS12 EXF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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