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CP12 AXU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 97,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 91,690 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!!! (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 82,923 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 and slight misshape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 50,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,178 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 AXU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CP12 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

CP12 AXU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is CP12 AXU safe to buy?

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