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FP61 UDY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,635 mi
Last recorded120,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 UDY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,635 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged and sticking out but no sharp edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,129 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 115,129 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play advise steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear traling arm bushes unbonding and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play advise steering rack end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear traling arm bushes unbonding and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,924 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Fail 7 Jan 2022 103,922 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding o/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f brake pads worn very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front brake discs corroded on edges / braking surface slightly discoloured / pitted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,358 miles

clutch faulty / difficult to engage gears / take up of drive low

n/s/f tyre wearing low 225 / 45 / 17

n/s/r brake disc surface corroded on braking surface

slight body damage to o/s/f wing / n/s/r bumper damaged / edge of bumper slightly pushed out

slight front / rear brake unbalance / inc hand brake / advise attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2020 91,460 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes becoming deteriorated . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear bumper cover damaged n/s/r .

Pass 16 Jan 2019 84,422 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

n/s/r bumper damaged

suspension bushes starting to unbond slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2019 84,422 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

n/s/r bumper damaged

suspension bushes starting to unbond slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,976 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 77,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,288 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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FP61 UDY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDY, 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 FP61 UDY registered?

FP61 UDY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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