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SO12 DNF

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 DNF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 43,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 43,171 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking /perishing in tread and tread worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 25,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 23,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,115 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 14,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 7,688 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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SO12 DNF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 SO12 DNF, 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 SO12 DNF registered?

SO12 DNF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is SO12 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 DNF 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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