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DY12 RZZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,493 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating on inner surfaces

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

fuel tank straps corroding

low fuel light on

Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 8 Jan 2025 91,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroding

unable to test rear wheel bearings fully due to brake bind

Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,476 miles

Offside Rear brake pads starting to get low.

slight wear n/s wiper .

travel/free play on handbrake

Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,875 miles

suspect poss. o/s/r brake pads starting to get low

travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (v) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top mount corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,166 miles

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency on RBT on limit but locking

parking brake lever has very little travel left

Fail 4 Jan 2021 77,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency on RBT on limit but locking

parking brake lever has very little travel left

Pass 16 Jul 2019 69,280 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 69,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,917 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,365 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,108 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside windscreen washer poor

under-trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside windscreen washer poor

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,655 miles

Rear brakes worn low

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,655 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake pads worn low

Rear brakes worn low

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,036 miles

child seat(s) fitted

front brake disc's slightly worn/lipped

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,167 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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DY12 RZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY12 RZZ, 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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DY12 RZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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