MOT Status
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184,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion on rear sub frame / corrosion on all rear suspension units / rear plate / perishing on o/s/f wishbone bush /
oil leak / slight pitting on front discs / engine x under covers fitted / slight stepping out on n/s/r tyre / o/s/r tyre 3mm x stepping out bad [adv replace ]
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides under load ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes have slight deterioration
Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides under load ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
all suspension bushes have slight deterioration
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cuts and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres have flat spots
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cuts and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres have flat spots
suspension component corroded slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge unevenly worn... 2254517 (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge unevenly worn... 2254517 (4.1.E.1)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle
Engine cover and under trays fitted.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. Recommend attention soon. (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE12 OSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 DE12 OSO, 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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DE12 OSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2012.
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