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FP12 EHL

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,648 mi
Last recorded101,648 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 101,648 miles

Front Plate is delaminated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 101,241 miles

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tail light broken

park brake lever long travel

Fail 18 Feb 2022 94,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tail light broken

park brake lever long travel

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 84,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,915 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,716 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres, centre treads on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

slight weep of grease from n,s,f inner cv gaiter clip

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,868 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,000 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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FP12 EHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP12 EHL, 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 FP12 EHL registered?

FP12 EHL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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