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CL05 PHL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL05 PHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 74,450 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,785 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 49,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 42,348 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 42,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front day light running light flickering

Pass 6 Dec 2018 29,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 24,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre splitting in tread

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread and slight sidewall damage

Pass 11 May 2016 21,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,834 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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CL05 PHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CL05 PHL, 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 CL05 PHL registered?

CL05 PHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is CL05 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL05 PHL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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