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AO12 NWL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,050 mi
Last recorded133,050 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NWL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 133,050 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 117,704 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 109,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 109,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner pads also low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear, pads also low inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 96,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 91,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,802 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,069 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside road wheel rims damage to inner edges

Nearside Front lower bumper damage

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel arch plastic cover damaged

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,798 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 38,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NWL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

AO12 NWL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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