CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA12 DXM

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,528 mi
Last recorded99,528 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DXM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 99,528 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 88,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 48,047 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 48,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil level just on minimum engine hot

parking brake only operating 2/3 click possibly over adjusted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 40,329 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 36,298 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,810 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,284 miles

front tyres near illegal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,020 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 19,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,562 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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA12 DXM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VA12 DXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA12 DXM?

You can check the full history of VA12 DXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA12 DXM registered?

VA12 DXM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is VA12 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 DXM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA12 DXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA12 DXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.