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CA12 VBP

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,159 mi
Last recorded131,159 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 VBP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 131,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,693 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,141 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 109,139 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 71,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,341 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,631 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 53,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,270 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 28,268 miles

front brake application uneven Recorded 34% uneven brake application minimum limit 30% (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,675 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 12,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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CA12 VBP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA12 VBP, 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 CA12 VBP registered?

CA12 VBP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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