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AO12 DZY

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,398 mi
Last recorded118,398 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DZY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 118,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,898 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,794 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,977 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 90,976 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 W budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 82,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 77,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low has a nail in the tread and is perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald and is perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald almost to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 50,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Fail 31 May 2016 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts

Pass 3 Mar 2015 38,387 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres and some cuts

subframe has been hit on towing eye and is distorted

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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AO12 DZY 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 78.6%.

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 AO12 DZY, 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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AO12 DZY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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