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EJ12 TWP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,491 mi
Last recorded45,491 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TWP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,491 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 43,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,694 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 36,694 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,125 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished on outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 25,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 20,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 17,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 12,327 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to test seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 1 May 2015 7,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ12 TWP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ12 TWP, 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 EJ12 TWP registered?

EJ12 TWP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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