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YR12 AOZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,337 mi
Last recorded138,337 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AOZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

underside suspension components general corrosion

undertrays covering testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2026 138,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top mount (2.1.1 (a))

underside suspension components general corrosion

undertrays covering testable items

Fail 20 Jan 2026 137,736 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2025 124,485 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,205 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,277 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads are ok (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YR12 AOZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR12 AOZ, 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 YR12 AOZ registered?

YR12 AOZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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