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AO12 UFN

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,844 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 67,843 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,207 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,066 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 48,363 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 48,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 44,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 44,217 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre / cracks on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,924 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat -- nav ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 32,505 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 25,552 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,273 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 17,273 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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 UFN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

AO12 UFN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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