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SM12 RNA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,229 mi
Last recorded17,229 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 RNA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 17,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 15,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 14,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres plus tyres are 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 12,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 10,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 9,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 8,328 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in engine bay (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 7,055 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 6,200 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear seatbelt marked/ scored

Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,196 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear seatbelt marked/ scored

Pass 16 Jun 2016 5,566 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,514 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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SM12 RNA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM12 RNA, 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

How do I check the history of SM12 RNA?

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What year was SM12 RNA registered?

SM12 RNA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is SM12 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 RNA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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