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SW12 XMA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,724 mi
Last recorded84,724 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XMA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,724 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread showing age related crack,s

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,714 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,714 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,833 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,filled with body filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 76,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,filled with body filler (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,943 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged and filled with filler (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has been glued (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bearing slightly seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil . unable to fully inspect due to undertray/engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 72,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged and filled with filler (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has wiper scores (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bearing slightly seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil . unable to fully inspect due to undertray/engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,855 miles

Body component slightly loose Tailgate handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 63,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose Tailgate handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 56,128 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,522 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Damage to body Nearside and offside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 51,522 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Damage to body Nearside and offside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight insecure on shaft clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre splitting / perishing side-wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight insecure on shaft clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre splitting / perishing side-wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,287 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,949 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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SW12 XMA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW12 XMA, 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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SW12 XMA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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