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CA12 OTL

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 OTL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 136,187 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 136,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 131,027 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,094 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 119,176 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 119,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 113,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,755 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 105,755 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 96,904 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 96,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 71,831 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,085 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 62,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,711 miles

Front and rear number plates fading.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,708 miles

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

Front and rear number plates fading.

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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CA12 OTL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA12 OTL, 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 CA12 OTL registered?

CA12 OTL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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