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SP12 MBU

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,186 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 102,161 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 97,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 92,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 84,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 63,459 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,621 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 34,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,817 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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SP12 MBU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SP12 MBU, 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 SP12 MBU registered?

SP12 MBU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is SP12 MBU safe to buy?

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