2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · RJ12 UHB
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 172,995 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ12 UHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 172,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ12 UHB 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 (RJ12 UHB) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ12 UHB Mileage History
- 20/05/2022150,279 mi
- 20/05/2022150,280 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2023161,865 mi+11,585 mi
- 20/05/2023161,865 mi
- 18/05/2024172,995 mi+11,130 mi
Average of roughly 11,379 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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