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AV12 GUK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,710 mi
Last recorded71,710 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 GUK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,171 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 61,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 58,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,037 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV12 GUK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV12 GUK, 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 AV12 GUK registered?

AV12 GUK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AV12 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 GUK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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