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AP63 SXW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,236 mi
Last recorded92,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 SXW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 92,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded and bushes are worn all

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,087 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,116 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Fail 6 Jun 2024 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE 2mm advise changing also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE2mm advise changing also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's getting a little low on tread around 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,970 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thin cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thin cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,884 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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AP63 SXW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP63 SXW, 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 AP63 SXW registered?

AP63 SXW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for AP63 SXW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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