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AE12 KDZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 KDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,313 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,306 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AE12 KDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE12 KDZ, 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 AE12 KDZ registered?

AE12 KDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is AE12 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 KDZ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE12 KDZ have outstanding finance?

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