2012 KIA Ceed 2.0L Diesel · DP12 PLF
2012 KIA Ceed (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 245,314 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP12 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 245,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP12 PLF 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 (DP12 PLF) between March 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
DP12 PLF Mileage History
- 21/03/2023215,725 mi
- 22/03/2023215,725 mi
- 18/10/2023231,547 mi+15,822 mi
- 18/10/2023231,547 mi
- 04/02/2025245,314 mi+13,767 mi
Average of roughly 15,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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