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AK12 OEH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,009 mi
Last recorded26,009 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OEH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 26,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,240 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 25,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 22,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 21,616 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 21,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,371 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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AK12 OEH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 OEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 OEH registered?

AK12 OEH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AK12 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 OEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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