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AO12 XHP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,823 mi
Last recorded37,823 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 37,823 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 35,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 34,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 32,883 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 31,283 miles

Nearside Rear tread wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tread wearing unevenly

Pass 22 May 2020 30,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 29,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 29,297 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 26,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall erished

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 May 2017 22,922 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 22,718 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 17,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,224 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 XHP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

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

Is AO12 XHP safe to buy?

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