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DV12 KHL

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,988 mi
Last recorded154,988 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 154,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 154,988 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 145,305 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 145,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,828 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 134,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 124,528 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 114,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 105,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 97,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,481 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,531 miles

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

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

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

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 KHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL registered?

DV12 KHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is DV12 KHL safe to buy?

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