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SW61 KJE

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 KJE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 97,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 95,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,348 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 91,280 miles

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,534 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2023 80,534 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 75,569 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,767 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,604 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,829 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear washer inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,673 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 37,192 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,172 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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SW61 KJE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SW61 KJE, 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 SW61 KJE registered?

SW61 KJE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SW61 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 KJE shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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