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CP12 TSU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,178 mi
Last recorded61,178 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 TSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 61,178 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 61,176 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,397 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 55,020 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 54,904 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,448 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,215 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 35,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,500 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 28,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 17,933 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 TSU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

CP12 TSU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CP12 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 TSU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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