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AO12 XHK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,276 mi
Last recorded41,276 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XHK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 41,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 37,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,447 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 31,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 31,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 29,203 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,118 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,248 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jun 2018 18,511 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,403 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jun 2016 10,272 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jun 2015 7,937 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 XHK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

AO12 XHK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AO12 XHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 XHK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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