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CP12 FBY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 FBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 119,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,262 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

o/s rear light damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,564 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 40,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 36,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 FBY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FBY, 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

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What year was CP12 FBY registered?

CP12 FBY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is CP12 FBY safe to buy?

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