2012 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · DF12 KCC
2012 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 33,665 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 KCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 33,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 KCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (DF12 KCC) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DF12 KCC Mileage History
- 30/06/202322,299 mi
- 21/06/202424,048 mi+1,749 mi
- 20/06/202525,672 mi+1,624 mi
- 25/06/202633,665 mi+7,993 mi
- 25/06/202633,665 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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