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CA61 KBE

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 KBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2025 116,414 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,390 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 112,292 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,087 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 107,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 102,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 82,481 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,418 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018
Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,339 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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CA61 KBE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA61 KBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA61 KBE?

You can check the full history of CA61 KBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA61 KBE registered?

CA61 KBE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CA61 KBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 KBE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA61 KBE have outstanding finance?

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