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EF12 KFO

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 KFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 71,427 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 71,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 68,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 68,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 67,098 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 65,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 63,376 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,320 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 61,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 56,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2019 49,651 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 43,150 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 34,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,416 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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EF12 KFO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EF12 KFO, 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 EF12 KFO registered?

EF12 KFO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is EF12 KFO safe to buy?

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