MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components strut top mounting sized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative strut top mounting sized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front space saver wheel fitted on front
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction windscreen view obstructed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet --bared wires from harness to solar panel contacts----short risk (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted bead seal distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating severe (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating severe (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake performance not tested flat tyres (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted bead damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing condition not tested due to seized brake
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all brake discs pitted/corroded--rolling road test not carried out due to tyre condition
rear brake splash guards badly corroded /insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
Rear both tyres worn on inner edges
screw in nearside rear tyre.
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY12 GSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 FY12 GSO, 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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FY12 GSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2012.
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