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AG57 AWG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,570 mi
Last recorded48,570 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 AWG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 48,570 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe & suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pad condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn/cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 48,570 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe & steering/suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe & suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s front to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see pad condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn/cracked and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,810 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe & suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Subrame corroded & covered in a corrosion oil protection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 45,939 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 44,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,119 miles

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 25 Feb 2019 38,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,435 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,581 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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AG57 AWG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AG57 AWG, 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 AG57 AWG registered?

AG57 AWG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is AG57 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG57 AWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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