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FH12 HNE

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,678 mi
Last recorded128,678 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 HNE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 128,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch bite very low

Fail 14 Oct 2023 128,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch bite very low

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn & corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 205/55/16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle passed emissions, no print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,809 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 75,809 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,564 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,366 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 33,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,466 miles

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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FH12 HNE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH12 HNE, 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 FH12 HNE registered?

FH12 HNE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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