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AO12 EAJ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 EAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 100,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 100,980 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 94,085 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 94,082 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,223 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 89,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 84,259 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,664 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 78,664 miles

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too cords could fail on retest (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 73,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative both sides (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close too cords could fail on retest (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,222 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,138 miles

osr tyre has uneven wear

Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,137 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre has uneven wear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,792 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 30,868 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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AO12 EAJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AO12 EAJ, 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 AO12 EAJ registered?

AO12 EAJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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