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SL12 TGX

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 TGX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF , front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR axle arm, front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF , front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR & OSR axle arm, front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 97,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 88,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 88,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam , very dim on beamsetter (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,387 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 77,387 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,447 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,848 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 42,275 miles

Rear tyres badly cracking and perishing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,101 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 36,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,784 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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SL12 TGX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SL12 TGX, 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 SL12 TGX registered?

SL12 TGX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is SL12 TGX safe to buy?

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