2012 Kia Ceed · 38,732 MOT tests
2012 Kia Ceed reliability
2012 Kia Ceeds fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Ceed years (38,732 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 42.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 89,097
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,732
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.2% of tests fail here (261% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.3%
- Suspension14%
- Brakes12.5%
- Steering9.2%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.62%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.83%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.31%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.52%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.48%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.67%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.09%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Kia Ceed reliable?
2012 Kia Ceeds fail 42.7% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Ceed years (38,732 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.62% of tests), position lamp not working (5.83% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Kia Ceed shows 89,097 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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