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EJ12 VDZ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 98,810 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,622 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 88,635 miles

near side front washer jet blocked (but off side washer jets provides enough water to screen

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,713 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2022 81,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,353 miles

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 19 Jan 2019 63,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,892 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 19,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,668 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 VDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 EJ12 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

EJ12 VDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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