2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · HN12 EXU
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 72,265 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 EXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 72,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN12 EXU 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 (HN12 EXU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Steering column shaft deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
HN12 EXU Mileage History
- 19/05/202348,857 mi
- 08/05/202455,663 mi+6,806 mi
- 13/05/202565,058 mi+9,395 mi
- 21/05/202672,264 mi+7,206 mi
- 21/05/202672,265 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,785 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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