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AO12 KZW

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 68,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 59,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,210 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,210 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,337 miles

drivers seat belt badly twisted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,070 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 38,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,204 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,973 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,973 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

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 KZW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 KZW registered?

AO12 KZW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 KZW safe to buy?

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