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AJ12 VAE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,836 mi
Last recorded150,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 150,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 138,508 miles

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,316 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,251 miles

OS REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 24 Jun 2019 80,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inside

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inside

advise front wheel alignment

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,218 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,057 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 VAE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

AJ12 VAE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is AJ12 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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