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SM12 VBF

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VBF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 79,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,995 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,206 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames and surrounding areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

traction control light shows at 50 mph

Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,202 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames and surrounding areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

traction control light shows at 50 mph

Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,127 miles

Rear corrosion at rear suspension components

Rear rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 21 Aug 2023 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear corrosion at rear suspension components

Rear rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,841 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,284 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,008 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 36,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,716 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,970 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 VBF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM12 VBF, 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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SM12 VBF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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