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B5 JOY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JOY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 119,118 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear + suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 119,115 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear + suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 112,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,404 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer + outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 105,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer + outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise free play and knocking noise from steering rack when turning left or right (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush , bush in arm by fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush , bush in arm by fuel tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear advise both rear disc dust plate covers missing

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 92,114 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear advise both rear anti-roll bar brackets corroded

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,920 miles

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 80,187 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner edge of tyre

advise both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edge of tyre

advise undertray, arch cover, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2020 80,187 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn inner edge of tyre

advise both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edge of tyre

advise undertray, arch cover, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,824 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 71,824 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

abnormal noise from o,s rear .

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

abnormal noise from o,s rear .

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,629 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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B5 JOY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B5 JOY, 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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B5 JOY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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