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AO61 XXV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,281 mi
Last recorded124,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 XXV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 124,281 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 124,281 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,040 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,040 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,993 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,993 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 81,487 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 66,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,049 miles

Front tyres are wearing on edges of tread slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front tyres are wearing on edges of tread slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs are worn and lipped heavily ( pads wearing low ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2017 49,228 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2017 49,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 40,279 miles

engine cover and undercovers fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 40,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover and undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,187 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XXV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black 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 AO61 XXV, 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 AO61 XXV registered?

AO61 XXV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is AO61 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 XXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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