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AU12 TWX

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,685 mi
Last recorded89,685 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TWX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,685 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 89,685 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 86,637 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake bulb not functioning

Offside Front Inner CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear position lamp not functioning

Fail 10 Mar 2025 86,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake bulb not functioning

Offside Front Inner CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear position lamp not functioning

Pass 13 Mar 2024 84,119 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 84,118 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 80,410 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 18 Mar 2022 77,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,483 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 59,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU12 TWX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AU12 TWX, 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 AU12 TWX registered?

AU12 TWX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AU12 TWX safe to buy?

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