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AF12 VLA

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,716 mi
Last recorded38,716 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VLA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 38,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 37,013 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,220 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 33,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 31,929 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 30,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 28,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,585 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,359 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,316 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,325 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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AF12 VLA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AF12 VLA, 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 AF12 VLA?

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What year was AF12 VLA registered?

AF12 VLA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 VLA shows 12 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 AF12 VLA have outstanding finance?

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