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AO12 KOA

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,348 mi
Last recorded91,348 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KOA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 80,141 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 80,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,658 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,350 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,634 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 49,634 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not securing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 19,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2015 11,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KOA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

AO12 KOA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AO12 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 KOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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