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AK12 MGJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 141,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,062 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 128,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,718 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 85,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,150 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 3 Nov 2018 56,937 miles

slight weap on n/s/f inner cv boot /

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,414 miles

front screen chipped

nearside rear tyre cracking and low on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,019 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AK12 MGJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 MGJ, 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 AK12 MGJ registered?

AK12 MGJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AK12 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 MGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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