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EJ12 DVP

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DVP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 115,981 miles

Nearside Front Damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 115,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but secure

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,377 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,017 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 78,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 57,819 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge ( bold )

Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked not showing white light

Fail 1 May 2019 57,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective nsf dip beam bulb innop (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot clip loose, loosing grease

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

Nearside Rear tyre under pressure

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge ( bold )

Offside Rear lamp cluster cracked not showing white light

Pass 3 May 2018 50,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,766 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 46,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 39,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ12 DVP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ12 DVP, 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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EJ12 DVP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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