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VA12 OZD

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 OZD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 116,457 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 103,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,379 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,006 miles

Front Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 90,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,479 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,576 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 64,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 47,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 50% worn (both ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 1,510 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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VA12 OZD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA12 OZD, 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 VA12 OZD registered?

VA12 OZD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is VA12 OZD safe to buy?

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