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GL12 DKA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,917 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 89,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,527 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 75,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,358 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,787 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 60,787 miles

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

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

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

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,750 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 53,750 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,511 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pad low on onside edge

Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake pad low on onside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,890 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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GL12 DKA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GL12 DKA, 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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What year was GL12 DKA registered?

GL12 DKA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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