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A2 PCM

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PCM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 26,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 17,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 16,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 16,038 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 16,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 15,106 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 14,261 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2019 13,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

h/lamp aim on lower level

Pass 21 May 2018 11,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2018 11,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perrished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 10,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2016 8,725 miles

child seats fitted to the offside rear and nearside rear seats

cracks both rear tyre treads

Pass 22 May 2015 6,676 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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A2 PCM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A2 PCM, 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 A2 PCM registered?

A2 PCM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is A2 PCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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