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AJ61 HCH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,228 mi
Last recorded131,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HCH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,232 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,151 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Fail 29 Dec 2023 107,151 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion to underbody and suspension

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,500 miles

Offside Front Upper Sun visor not locking in open position does not have affect on view of road

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 101,808 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ( LOWER )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Fail 15 Dec 2021 101,807 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

REAR WIPER BLADE WORN

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED ( LOWER )

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,636 miles

Central front and rear subframes rusting

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor drops slightly (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 95,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central front and rear subframes rusting

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor drops slightly (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,542 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 88,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 65,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,247 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 52,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside fron t tyre uneven wear inner edge bald

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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AJ61 HCH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ61 HCH, 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 AJ61 HCH registered?

AJ61 HCH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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