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CP12 EZX

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

179,616 mi
Last recorded179,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 179,616 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 179,379 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 173,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 165,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 156,115 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 155,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,231 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 139,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 126,591 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 126,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,432 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,908 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 74,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 55,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CP12 EZX, 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 CP12 EZX?

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What year was CP12 EZX registered?

CP12 EZX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is CP12 EZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 EZX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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