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DS61 XCV

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,369 mi
Last recorded97,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 97,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,726 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all showing slight deterioration/deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush delaminating/showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.04 1/m

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,818 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 77,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded central spigot,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front lower suspension arm showing deterioration

inner driveshaft boot weeping

Fail 2 Jul 2021 77,706 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded central spigot,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front lower suspension arm showing deterioration

inner driveshaft boot weeping

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,694 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake disc inner centres corroded

front lower suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated o/s

parking brake travel

Fail 8 Jul 2020 71,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake disc inner centres corroded

front lower suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated o/s

parking brake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,487 miles

all four tyres wearing low

front pads wearing lower

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

o/s rear seatbelt damaged

rear wiper split

washers slightly poor

Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,011 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,640 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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DS61 XCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS61 XCV, 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 DS61 XCV registered?

DS61 XCV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is DS61 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 XCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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