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DV12 LTN

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

222,682 mi
Last recorded222,682 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 LTN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 222,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Damage to NS front wing has left exposed sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 211,312 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 211,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 200,166 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake lazy in operation.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 200,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake lazy in operation.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 176,824 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 176,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 164,042 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Front Various suspension components corroded, both sides

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage dotted in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Various brake and suspension components covered in underseal, grease or other material front and rear, All

Offside Front Wheel arch, suspension and brake components covered in underseal, grease or other material

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides, All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Various suspension components corroded, both sides

Various sections of underside of vehicle covered in underseal, grease or other material

Fail 14 Sep 2021 164,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Offside just within upper limit (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe corroded

Front Various suspension components corroded, both sides

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage dotted in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Various brake and suspension components covered in underseal, grease or other material front and rear, All

Offside Front Wheel arch, suspension and brake components covered in underseal, grease or other material

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides, All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Various suspension components corroded, both sides

Various sections of underside of vehicle covered in underseal, grease or other material

Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough on rotation

Fail 3 Sep 2020 152,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough on rotation

Pass 4 Sep 2019 138,187 miles

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 138,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,050 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 100,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,300 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 81,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,623 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 LTN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 DV12 LTN, 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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DV12 LTN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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