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DV12 OUW

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,549 mi
Last recorded89,549 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 OUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,549 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,704 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,486 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 12 Feb 2018 43,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,559 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 40,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,977 miles

front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,771 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 OUW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

DV12 OUW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DV12 OUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 OUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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