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FT61 LHP

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 LHP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,898 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 145,898 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 141,851 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,872 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 125,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 108,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,638 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 74,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill poorly repared

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 60,337 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill poorly repared

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 60,329 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 33,050 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Feb 2017 33,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,264 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,472 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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FT61 LHP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FT61 LHP, 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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FT61 LHP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2012.

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