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FP61 OKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

156,102 mi
Last recorded156,102 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 OKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 156,102 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 156,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2026 151,604 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2026 151,603 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 122,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play from both inner steering joints.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Unable to check centre rear seat belt.

Fail 5 Feb 2024 122,936 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play from both inner steering joints.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner lip dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Unable to check centre rear seat belt.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,979 miles

Front Slight play from both inner steering arms.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight play from both inner steering arms.

Nearside Rear Tyre is showing signs of going out of shape. 225/45/17

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,124 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges, not to excess. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Middle rear seat belt unable to check.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,885 miles

Nearside Front Slight brake bind, not to excess.

Rear Rear wiper split.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 100,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Slight brake bind, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Rear wiper split.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,108 miles

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

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2020 95,108 miles

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

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

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,972 miles

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

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2019 85,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,718 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,122 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 56,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 43,990 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FP61 OKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FP61 OKJ, 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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FP61 OKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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