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AO61 XXF

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,070 mi
Last recorded173,070 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XXF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 173,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 173,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 167,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 160,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 152,186 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 144,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 131,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 125,046 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,412 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AO61 XXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 AO61 XXF, 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

How do I check the history of AO61 XXF?

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What year was AO61 XXF registered?

AO61 XXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AO61 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XXF 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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