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AV12 UBB

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 101,074 miles

Nearside Rear door handle missing (can be opened).

Fail 26 Jul 2024 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear door handle missing (can be opened).

Pass 21 Jul 2023 92,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os and ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,682 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 83,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 83,333 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Inner face (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Inner face (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,364 miles

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

NSR tyre VERY cracked & perished

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service & Parking brake performances only just met, it would seem the braking system needs repair or adjustments

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,248 miles

NSR tyre Very cracked & perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear brake pads below 1/2 worn

Fail 24 Apr 2017 46,248 miles

NSR tyre Very cracked & perished

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front & rear brake pads below 1/2 worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,561 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 UBB 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 71.4%.

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

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