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SV12 JCY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,199 miles

Central Lower Both fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll link worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in rack end ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 1 May 2025 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components getting quite corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

water in o/s headlamp. wires starting to get corroded.

Fail 1 May 2025 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components getting quite corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

water in o/s headlamp. wires starting to get corroded.

Pass 24 May 2024 96,794 miles

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

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

all suspension arms getting quite corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 96,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced at time of test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension arms getting quite corroded

Pass 1 May 2023 88,028 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2022 84,786 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter securing clip broken at inner end

various suspension components getting rusty

Pass 5 May 2021 81,139 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 81,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 27 May 2020 78,154 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 27 May 2020 78,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,271 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight stepped on inner edge

both rear tyres perished between tread at edges

front and rear subframes getting quite rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2018 67,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slight stepped on inner edge

both rear tyres perished between tread at edges

front and rear subframes getting quite rusty

o/s rear wheel bearing not properly checked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,291 miles

all 4 brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

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 JCY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JCY, 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 JCY registered?

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

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