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SM12 RRY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,600 mi
Last recorded147,600 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 RRY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 147,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2025 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,591 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,179 miles

osr pads lows

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,034 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,894 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,000 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 RRY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RRY, 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 SM12 RRY registered?

SM12 RRY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is SM12 RRY safe to buy?

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