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EK12 PUV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,953 mi
Last recorded81,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 80,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,385 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,593 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 39,593 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 31,159 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 16,182 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EK12 PUV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK12 PUV, 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

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What year was EK12 PUV registered?

EK12 PUV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 PUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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