MOT Status
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished / starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed roller test on imbalance, n/s/f lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to perishe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in n/s/r tyre ()
Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack joints ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken, touching o/s/f tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed roller test on imbalance, n/s/f lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low on inner pad, require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes starting to perishe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in n/s/r tyre ()
Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel stiff to turn by hand
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on windscreen not affecting drivers view of road (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r tyre perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front inner steering rack joints ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Under-trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Under-trays fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Handbrake has little reserve travel but RBT results ok
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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AU12 TXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 AU12 TXF, 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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AU12 TXF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 March 2012.
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