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AV12 UAP

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,362 mi
Last recorded189,362 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UAP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 189,362 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 189,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 168,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 167,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 144,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,182 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working. ( water ingress ) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge, uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to minimum wear worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded, N/S/R corroded and pitted on inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 107,970 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 107,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,610 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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 7 Apr 2018 83,210 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 83,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,882 miles

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

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

both rear tyres also slightly out of shape inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2016 49,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres also slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,298 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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AV12 UAP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV12 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

AV12 UAP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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