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AU12 ZTC

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 94,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 87,964 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 87,964 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,951 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,810 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 49,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,960 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 39,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 34,706 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,830 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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AU12 ZTC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 AU12 ZTC, 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 AU12 ZTC registered?

AU12 ZTC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZTC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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