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AC04 OLG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 OLG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,340 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 145,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 135,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced on initial application but become more in balance the further you push the pedal (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 94W Roadcruza RA710 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever has long travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake is lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 135,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brakes imbalanced on initial application but become more in balance the further you push the pedal (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 94W Roadcruza RA710 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lever has long travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake is lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,822 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 123,821 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,029 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 91,551 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 91,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,724 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,623 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 55,360 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,557 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,925 miles

damage to o/s front wheel arch liner

Fail 2 Feb 2015 30,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s front wheel arch liner

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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AC04 OLG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC04 OLG, 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 AC04 OLG registered?

AC04 OLG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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