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VE12 ETX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,955 mi
Last recorded114,955 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ETX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 114,955 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 102,973 miles

Central Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts at side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,948 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 64,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,526 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 44,967 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,332 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN AND CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,651 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VE12 ETX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VE12 ETX, 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 VE12 ETX registered?

VE12 ETX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is VE12 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 ETX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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