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AP12 KTA

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 KTA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 69,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AP12 KTA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AP12 KTA, 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 AP12 KTA registered?

AP12 KTA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is AP12 KTA safe to buy?

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