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SV12 JAU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,162 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 112,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 97,476 miles

Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indecating brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,580 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp beam image slightly incorrect

Pass 24 Feb 2021 76,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 70,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,342 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge/wearing uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,482 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 28,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SV12 JAU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV12 JAU, 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 SV12 JAU registered?

SV12 JAU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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The MOT history for SV12 JAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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