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EA12 GME

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,972 mi
Last recorded124,972 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 124,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 123,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 109,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,366 miles

slight noise from front wheels brake disc corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight noise from front wheels brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,832 miles

H/LIGHTN ADJUSTED INSIDE

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,330 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,329 miles

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

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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EA12 GME is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc petrol 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 EA12 GME, 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 EA12 GME registered?

EA12 GME is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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