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AK12 OEX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,294 mi
Last recorded129,294 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OEX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 129,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R & N/S/R ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,129 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 95,102 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 95,102 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Seeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,320 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area (Phone Stand removed) ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 77,320 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Area (Phone Stand removed) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 67,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,554 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,799 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 OEX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

AK12 OEX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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