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AP12 VZT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,219 mi
Last recorded102,219 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 VZT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,219 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near side and off side pitted scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 97,647 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near side and off side pitted scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 88,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 88,347 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Plastic trays from front to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2020 72,846 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,845 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 67,845 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,936 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,444 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,444 miles

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

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

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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AP12 VZT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP12 VZT, 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 AP12 VZT?

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What year was AP12 VZT registered?

AP12 VZT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AP12 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 VZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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