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AE12 KSJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,843 mi
Last recorded58,843 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,843 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Feb 2018 58,843 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,273 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,182 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,705 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and has 3mm tread remaining

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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 KSJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE12 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

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

Is AE12 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 KSJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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