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DU12 PHZ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 PHZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cut & side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & tread cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm , binding & fluctuating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil level low

right turn indicator tell tale poorly illuminated

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,567 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cut & side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & tread cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm , binding & fluctuating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel when applied (1.1.6 (d))

engine oil level low

right turn indicator tell tale poorly illuminated

Pass 5 May 2023 73,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,946 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 68,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 63,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 63,951 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,021 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 57,956 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,606 miles

Coolant level low

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,606 miles

Coolant level low

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,621 miles

nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall perishing and cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2017 38,601 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall perishing and cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 23,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DU12 PHZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DU12 PHZ, 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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DU12 PHZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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