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CT12 NBX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 NBX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 142,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 142,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 135,030 miles

handbrake travel

windscreen washer switch is faulty - needs to be pushed down and forward to operate

Fail 11 Nov 2024 135,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

windscreen washer switch is faulty - needs to be pushed down and forward to operate

Pass 13 Nov 2023 124,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on edges, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres appear to be slightly low on pressure

front washers operate by switch down and push forward - faulty switch

Fail 13 Nov 2023 124,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is low on edges, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 tyres appear to be slightly low on pressure

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,621 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant low

hand brake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coolant low

hand brake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 89,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,079 miles

Rear BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CT12 NBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 CT12 NBX, 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 CT12 NBX registered?

CT12 NBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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