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AA08 PKA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,020 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 94,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 92,892 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 89,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,611 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 57,160 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,304 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,995 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,844 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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AA08 PKA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AA08 PKA, 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 AA08 PKA?

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What year was AA08 PKA registered?

AA08 PKA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AA08 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 PKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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