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DV12 AAZ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,510 mi
Last recorded93,510 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 AAZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 93,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,311 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,685 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 57,919 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 49,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,824 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear [outer] ()

Pass 8 May 2018 43,569 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished in sidewalls and tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 43,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished in sidewalls and tread.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,040 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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DV12 AAZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV12 AAZ, 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 DV12 AAZ registered?

DV12 AAZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DV12 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 AAZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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