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CV12 TPU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,706 mi
Last recorded59,706 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 TPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 59,706 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 59,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,335 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 45,063 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,299 miles

Offside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Jan 2023 37,299 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 30,544 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 30,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 22,968 miles

Handbrake travel long

Fail 22 Jan 2021 22,968 miles

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

Handbrake travel long

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 18,085 miles

Handbrake travel long

Pass 29 Jan 2019 9,791 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 11 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 10 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tryes on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,494 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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CV12 TPU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV12 TPU, 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 CV12 TPU registered?

CV12 TPU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CV12 TPU safe to buy?

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