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AV55 KAV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KAV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper / lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front DTR light not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper / lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2025 102,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 102,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 100,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 99,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 96,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disks corroded - inner faces

Fail 4 May 2023 96,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disks corroded - inner faces

Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,845 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,336 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,826 miles

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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AV55 KAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV55 KAV, 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 AV55 KAV registered?

AV55 KAV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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