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CK12 XCO

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,548 mi
Last recorded140,548 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 XCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,548 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH front headlamps misting. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH sides. ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 136,540 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides. ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 127,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 127,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,127 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,127 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 117,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,677 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,326 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,753 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 May 2018 75,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,594 miles

heavy ageing on both rear tyre tread grooves

Fail 22 May 2017 61,594 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front inner pads look low

heavy ageing on both rear tyre tread grooves

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 13 May 2016 42,185 miles

washers

Pass 21 May 2015 24,592 miles

inside edge o/s/f tyre

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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CK12 XCO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK12 XCO, 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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CK12 XCO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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