MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,775 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and noisy (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and noisy (2.3 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Hand Brake Requires Adjustment
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear 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 inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both tyres perishing and stepped on inner edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
both rear tyres starting to crack
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA12 HLE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EA12 HLE, 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 HLE registered?
EA12 HLE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.
Is EA12 HLE safe to buy?
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