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12C15498

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12C15498
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,640 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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12C15498 is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 12C15498, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12C15498 registered?

12C15498 is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is 12C15498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12C15498 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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