2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · PL12 AEO
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 138,657 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL12 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2026
- 138,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL12 AEO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (PL12 AEO) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PL12 AEO Mileage History
- 14/11/2023127,383 mi
- 09/11/2024133,917 mi+6,534 mi
- 09/11/2024133,917 mi
- 02/10/2025136,817 mi+2,900 mi
- 07/10/2026138,657 mi+1,840 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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