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AO12 LJU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 LJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,791 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 113,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm and slightly wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 91,636 miles

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation over 50% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front suspension arm front bush deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking from small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,980 miles

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inside Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Unevenly On Inside Edge

Pass 10 May 2017 53,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 44,388 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 44,388 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,605 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 LJU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

AO12 LJU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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