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AK12 ZWM

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,787 mi
Last recorded77,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZWM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 75,374 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 73,512 miles

H/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 24 Jun 2022 72,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,550 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,488 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,182 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZWM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

AK12 ZWM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is AK12 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 ZWM 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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