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AJ12 KWK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

218,746 mi
Last recorded218,746 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 218,746 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper & lower outer & inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 206,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2022 206,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 183,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 162,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 131,427 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,938 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 86,793 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 60,406 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,584 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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AJ12 KWK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ12 KWK, 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 AJ12 KWK registered?

AJ12 KWK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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