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6559 MD

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,099 mi
Last recorded20,099 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6559 MD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 20,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting and perishing requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See photos (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting and perishing requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 20,099 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Was on at start of test then extinguished itself during and after test may require investigation (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting and perishing requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See photos (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting and perishing requires replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 19,581 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper could do with replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,034 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively And inner brake pad looks slightly lower (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 19,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively And inner brake pad looks slightly lower (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 18,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 18,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 17,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 16,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 16,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 15,505 miles

front tyres have small cracks in outer wall

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,027 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,094 miles

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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6559 MD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 6559 MD, 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.

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What year was 6559 MD registered?

6559 MD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is 6559 MD safe to buy?

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