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SV12 JDJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 108,496 miles

underside heavily undersealed, unable to inspect fully.

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,703 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and lower arms corroded in front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear o/s disk, inner edge getting corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank getting quite corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 91,978 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres getting perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,647 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 50,992 miles

both sides rear tyres perished between treads at edges

o/s inner c/v gaiter has slight seepage at outer clip

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front upper anti roll bar link arm upper dust cover insecure but not letting in dirt at time of test

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

offside rear fog lamp loose at offside end but not insecure

securing clip broken on nearside steering rack gaiter

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 JDJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 SV12 JDJ, 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 JDJ registered?

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

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