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DV12 OUU

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,900 mi
Last recorded151,900 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 151,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 151,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

INTERCOOLER PIPE LEAKING

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

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure UNDERBONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 142,941 miles

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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 142,916 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 139,391 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 129,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 129,220 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Just on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 133,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak

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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 95,436 miles

Front screen washers low output

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

Nearside Front inner cv boot slight leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,116 miles

Front brake imbalance 35% o/s/f lower read

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear stop lamp slightly dim

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,712 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 60,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 60,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,657 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 42,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 32,024 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s wiper blade starting to split

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 OUU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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