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DV12 NCC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 164,503 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 164,503 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 146,060 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease, clip advised to be replaced (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 1.6mm also has cuts but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slightly different colour too o/s

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 131,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 119,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT AND PERISHED HEAVY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge tread not cut as deep (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE ON LIMIT AND PERISHED HEAVY (5.2.3 (e))

clutch very low biting point

Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,232 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 82,232 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt perished

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,729 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS (Replacement recommended) (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE PASS (Replacement recommended) (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 43,259 miles

Advise both the froont & rear registration plates are heavily faded & in such a condition that replacement ia advised

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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DV12 NCC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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