MOT Status
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142,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators slightly discoloured All indicator bulbs. (4.4.3 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both tie rods. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R tyre starting to go out of shape
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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FL12 KZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 FL12 KZZ, 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 FL12 KZZ registered?
FL12 KZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.
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