MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Damage to NS front wing has left exposed sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake lazy in operation.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
General under body corrosion.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake lazy in operation.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn dangerously close to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank corroded
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel tank corroded
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Subframe corroded
Front Various suspension components corroded, both sides
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage dotted in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Various brake and suspension components covered in underseal, grease or other material front and rear, All
Offside Front Wheel arch, suspension and brake components covered in underseal, grease or other material
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides, All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Various suspension components corroded, both sides
Various sections of underside of vehicle covered in underseal, grease or other material
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Offside just within upper limit (4.1.2 (a))
Front Subframe corroded
Front Various suspension components corroded, both sides
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage dotted in Zone A and B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Various brake and suspension components covered in underseal, grease or other material front and rear, All
Offside Front Wheel arch, suspension and brake components covered in underseal, grease or other material
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Subframe corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing both sides, All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Various suspension components corroded, both sides
Various sections of underside of vehicle covered in underseal, grease or other material
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough on rotation
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper top mount bearing rough on rotation
Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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DV12 LTN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 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 DV12 LTN, 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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DV12 LTN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.
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