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DV12 RNY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,467 mi
Last recorded105,467 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 RNY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 105,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play causing coil spring to foul on inner wing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 95,212 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,621 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,500 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge slight

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still provides fluid to the screen

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch cylinder misted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2021 55,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge slight

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still provides fluid to the screen

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch cylinder misted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,409 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both developing wear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 47,409 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both developing wear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,797 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,797 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,441 miles

Both Rear Tyres Developing Slight Cracks In Outer Tread Edges & In Treads

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front & Rear Pads Low. 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Under Tray Fitted

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 20,386 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer tread edges.

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 20,377 miles

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

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on outer tread edges.

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,214 miles

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

Offside wiper slight smear

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,764 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 RNY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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