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CK12 UGU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,485 mi
Last recorded229,485 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 UGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 229,485 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 229,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle not a petrol (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 131,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2015 53,933 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CK12 UGU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CK12 UGU, 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 CK12 UGU registered?

CK12 UGU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is CK12 UGU safe to buy?

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