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ST12 ECN

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 ECN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 152,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wings damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 150,532 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 146,141 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 144,345 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,181 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 133,171 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lens damaged also (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 122,019 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,243 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 107,243 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,474 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,198 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,672 miles

parking brake only 19% efficient

Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,671 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ST12 ECN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST12 ECN, 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 ST12 ECN registered?

ST12 ECN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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