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EK12 VTC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,243 mi
Last recorded96,243 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low inside outside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2025 89,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,336 miles

Front brakes getting low

Offside Front tyre near limit

Rear brakes getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,336 miles

Front brakes getting low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre near limit

Rear brakes getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 17,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 10,742 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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EK12 VTC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

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

Is EK12 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 VTC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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