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CP12 NFJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,200 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken, early attention required (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 66,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken, early attention required (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Long travel in hand brake lever, low effort on near side rear hand brake performance

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 55,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,449 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 37,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 31,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 26,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 22,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,609 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 13,072 miles

Headlamp aim has been adjusted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 13,072 miles

Headlamp aim has been adjusted

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 NFJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

CP12 NFJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is CP12 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 NFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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