CarVerify

Free Car Check

CT12 NDZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,806 mi
Last recorded185,806 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 NDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 185,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low advise inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb tints fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2022 172,977 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 172,977 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 161,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front advise front bumper cracked & lower trim loose no sharp edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end of blade still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise both anti roll bar brackets corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both rear upper suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise light corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear advise corrosion fuel tank

Rear advise no spare wheel in boot at time of test

advise light corrosion to floor pan by fuel tank

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Dec 2021 161,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front advise front bumper cracked & lower trim loose no sharp edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end of blade still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened advise both anti roll bar brackets corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both rear upper suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise light corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear advise corrosion fuel tank

Rear advise no spare wheel in boot at time of test

advise light corrosion to floor pan by fuel tank

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 141,387 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 141,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,035 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 135,032 miles

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

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CT12 NDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NDZ, 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

How do I check the history of CT12 NDZ?

You can check the full history of CT12 NDZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CT12 NDZ registered?

CT12 NDZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CT12 NDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT12 NDZ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CT12 NDZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CT12 NDZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.