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FT61 CYC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 CYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,426 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 95,026 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 90,789 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,401 miles

Front brake pads oversized

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,401 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front brake pads oversized

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre peished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre peished

incorrect front brake pads/discs fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,316 miles

3x wipers smear

clutch bytr feels poor

exhaust frontpipe rear joint leaking slightly

front and rear n/plates peelling

n/s/r tyre has split and cracks in the tread

o/s sun visor broken off

rear brake discs badly corroded and unevenly worn

rear brake pads very badly worn but unable to fully see friction material

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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FT61 CYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 FT61 CYC, 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 FT61 CYC registered?

FT61 CYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is FT61 CYC safe to buy?

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