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SM12 NMY

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,481 mi
Last recorded38,481 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NMY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 38,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,052 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,222 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 35,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,592 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 27,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside, offside inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,446 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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SM12 NMY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SM12 NMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM12 NMY?

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What year was SM12 NMY registered?

SM12 NMY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is SM12 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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