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EB12 RUN

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,939 mi
Last recorded112,939 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB12 RUN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,939 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,543 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 77,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 72,058 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 51,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 43,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,075 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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EB12 RUN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EB12 RUN, 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 EB12 RUN registered?

EB12 RUN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is EB12 RUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB12 RUN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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