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AU12 TXF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 TXF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 121,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,249 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished / starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed roller test on imbalance, n/s/f lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to perishe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in n/s/r tyre ()

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 99,032 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken, touching o/s/f tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed roller test on imbalance, n/s/f lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low on inner pad, require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to perishe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in n/s/r tyre ()

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,764 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 78,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,560 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,605 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel but RBT results ok

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,932 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 27,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,792 miles

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 TXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU12 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

AU12 TXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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