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DS12 XDA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,417 mi
Last recorded39,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,417 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight leak at rear of engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,363 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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DS12 XDA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS12 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 XDA registered?

DS12 XDA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is DS12 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 XDA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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