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SV12 JBE

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 116,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 116,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,754 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 110,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material seperated from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 103,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,374 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both N/S & O/S innoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,337 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,341 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,752 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,188 miles

under trays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,735 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,200 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 15,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,407 miles

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 JBE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV12 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

SV12 JBE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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