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FX12 XYV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 XYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,259 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 98,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,072 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 71,013 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,823 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 49,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 49,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,339 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perishing

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

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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FX12 XYV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX12 XYV, 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 FX12 XYV registered?

FX12 XYV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FX12 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 XYV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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