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SO12 EYG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,870 mi
Last recorded44,870 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 EYG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 44,870 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working plus lens is damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 32,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,287 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Apr 2019 32,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broken (1.6 (b))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 5 May 2018 21,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 14,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 12,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,085 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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SO12 EYG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 SO12 EYG, 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

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What year was SO12 EYG registered?

SO12 EYG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is SO12 EYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 EYG 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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