KIA CEED EJ12XBY has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 KIA CEED has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 116,417 miles 7 months ago on Friday 31st October 2025 at 18:10.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Monday 9th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

EJ12XBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 2026116,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2025116,417 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20249TH NOVEMBER 2025104,421 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20239TH NOVEMBER 202494,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20229TH NOVEMBER 202384,653 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 202284,653 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202127TH SEPTEMBER 202274,668 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202174,668 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED14TH JULY 202013TH JULY 202167,110 MI
FAILED14TH JULY 202067,110 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD MAY 201924TH NOVEMBER 202056,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED23RD MAY 201956,422 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED24TH MAY 201824TH MAY 201945,572 MI
PASSED25TH MAY 201724TH MAY 201835,509 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201617TH MAY 201728,087 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 201510TH MARCH 201618,379 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED11TH MARCH 201518,379 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Steering Column Universal Joint Insecure (2.1.5)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

EJ12XBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

EJ12XBY MOT Comments

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EJ12XBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 116,417 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,955 miles

EJ12XBY FAQs

This Kia Ceed with registration EJ12XBY was manufactured on Friday 25th May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 116,417 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 8,955 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Kia Ceed beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means EJ12XBY has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Ceed has had 9 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Ceed is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does EJ12XBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 EJ12XBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is EJ12XBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 EJ12XBY does have Tax. Read more

When does EJ12XBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for EJ12XBY will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does EJ12XBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for EJ12XBY will expire in 6 months on Monday 9th November 2026. Read more

When did EJ12XBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for EJ12XBY was on Friday 31st October 2025 at 18:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has EJ12XBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for EJ12XBY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has EJ12XBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for EJ12XBY we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is EJ12XBY?

EJ12XBY is registered as a 2012 Kia Ceed. Read more

How many miles has EJ12XBY done?

The odometer reading for EJ12XBY at the last MOT in October 2025 was 116,417 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,955 miles per year. Read more

How old is EJ12XBY?

The vehicle EJ12XBY was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 25th May 2012. Read more

What colour is EJ12XBY?

The official colour of EJ12XBY is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does EJ12XBY have?

EJ12XBY has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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