MOT Status
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108,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside headlamp rear mounting damaged
Offside headlamp rear mounting damaged
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp rear mounting damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Knocking noise. Advise further investigating
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Knocking noise. Advise further investigating
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage & bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage & bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()
Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EF12 YGO, 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 EF12 YGO registered?
EF12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2012.
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