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CP12 AVW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,701 mi
Last recorded106,701 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 106,701 miles

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

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undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2024 93,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 93,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 87,081 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,396 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,278 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,813 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 72,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 44,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,281 miles

Light cracking to front and rear tyres

Pass 15 May 2015 18,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,349 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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CP12 AVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CP12 AVW, 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 CP12 AVW registered?

CP12 AVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is CP12 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 AVW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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