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AO12 KNU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,560 mi
Last recorded36,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KNU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 36,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,415 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fluid stain on fuel tank

Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,986 miles

fluid stain on fuel tank

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

steering components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 35,186 miles

Fuel hose damaged filler hose split (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 34,267 miles

Coil spring misaligned on top mount, offside front

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 34,267 miles

Coil spring misaligned on top mount, offside front

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 33,256 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 26,942 miles

All tyres badly cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,156 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,156 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,008 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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AO12 KNU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AO12 KNU, 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 AO12 KNU registered?

AO12 KNU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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