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FY12 GSO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,593 mi
Last recorded134,593 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,593 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 134,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,910 miles

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 107,909 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 82,210 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 82,210 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,019 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 88,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,959 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 86,889 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,782 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,782 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,841 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,471 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

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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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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