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SS51 MAP

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,959 mi
Last recorded99,959 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 MAP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 99,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,703 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R, O/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,161 miles

Under the vehicle muddy

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,590 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 57,590 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R & O/S/R Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/ F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre PLUS NEARING TREAD LIMIT ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,085 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,197 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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SS51 MAP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 SS51 MAP, 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 SS51 MAP registered?

SS51 MAP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 November 2012.

Is SS51 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS51 MAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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