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CP12 ZBW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,562 mi
Last recorded125,562 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 ZBW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,562 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 125,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arm ( rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 91,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 85,613 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,363 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,220 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f wish bone arm bush pulling from bonding

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,413 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 41,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZBW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

CP12 ZBW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is CP12 ZBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 ZBW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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