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ST12 SKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 SKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 35,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 31,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 31,755 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 26,261 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 26,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 25,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,363 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 24,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 23,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,462 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,899 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 19,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 18,351 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 16,961 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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ST12 SKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST12 SKJ, 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

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What year was ST12 SKJ registered?

ST12 SKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is ST12 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 SKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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