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SM12 VRY

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,773 mi
Last recorded96,773 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 VRY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 96,773 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 66,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,274 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 44,171 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,137 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,514 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 3,114 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 VRY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 VRY, 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 VRY?

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What year was SM12 VRY registered?

SM12 VRY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is SM12 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 VRY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM12 VRY have outstanding finance?

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