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ET12 EDU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,419 mi
Last recorded49,419 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 EDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 45,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 42,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 38,948 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 34,661 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 13,265 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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ET12 EDU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ET12 EDU, 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 ET12 EDU registered?

ET12 EDU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 EDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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