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EJ12 TXB

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,907 mi
Last recorded24,907 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 TXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,907 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 23,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 23,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 May 2024 21,466 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 21,466 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 20,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 19,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2021 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 16,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 15,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,577 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 6,850 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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EJ12 TXB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ12 TXB?

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What year was EJ12 TXB registered?

EJ12 TXB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is EJ12 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 TXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ12 TXB have outstanding finance?

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