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AK12 RFY

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,039 mi
Last recorded158,039 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 158,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Park brake travel

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in inner steering rackends

Pass 20 May 2024 154,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake travel

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2023 148,964 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Park brake travel

Pass 12 May 2022 135,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 120,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2021 120,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 93,635 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 841,175 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 841,175 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,923 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 62,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,356 miles

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

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

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

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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AK12 RFY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 RFY, 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 AK12 RFY registered?

AK12 RFY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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