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AK12 RCX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,934 mi
Last recorded102,934 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,934 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 102,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking/perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking/perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,908 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking/perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and cracking/perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,705 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,705 miles

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

all 4 brake discs scored / worn

Pass 1 May 2018 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,579 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washers output seems poor

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,067 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 29,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK12 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

AK12 RCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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