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VK12 SEY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,043 mi
Last recorded130,043 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 SEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,043 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,728 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 119,728 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 111,925 miles

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 31 Oct 2023 111,925 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,594 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 96,528 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emission limits just met 0.18%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 91,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Emission limits just met 0.18%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 86,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,243 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished (205/55/16

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished (205/55/16

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,846 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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VK12 SEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK12 SEY, 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 VK12 SEY registered?

VK12 SEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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