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AX12 DWV

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 DWV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 110,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 104,678 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 11,186 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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AX12 DWV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AX12 DWV, 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 AX12 DWV registered?

AX12 DWV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is AX12 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 DWV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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