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AO12 ZFE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,601 mi
Last recorded109,601 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,601 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch damaged and broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge and tread inner outer shape edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r main spring arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play rattling (2.2.2 (c))

afls warning on dash

Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake switch damaged and broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding inner edge and tread inner outer shape edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r main spring arms inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play rattling (2.2.2 (c))

afls warning on dash

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,721 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 79,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,014 miles

1 litre engine oil added

Nearside Rear tyre on 2 mil tread depth

Offside Rear tyre on 2.5 mil tread depth

Pass 11 Nov 2020 65,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3- 4 mil + bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 3- 4 mil

Offside Front tyre on 2-3 mil + cuts in tread area

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,178 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,906 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,078 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,078 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,471 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 ZFE 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

AO12 ZFE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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