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ST61 ULB

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 ULB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 107,437 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 105,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,453 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 101,445 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 91,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 91,079 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 84,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 76,825 miles

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

clutch very low/on floor

front wish bone mounting bushes perished/splitting slightly

offside front door damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,825 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

clutch very low/on floor

front wish bone mounting bushes perished/splitting slightly

offside front door damaged

rear brake discs scored and corroded

slight bind on nearside rear/wheel tight to turn

Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,572 miles

front brake backing plates missing

nearside front inner c v boot leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Fail 17 Jan 2018 64,572 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake backing plates missing

nearside front inner c v boot leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

rear brake discs worn lipped and in very poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,284 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 36,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriating

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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ST61 ULB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST61 ULB, 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 ST61 ULB registered?

ST61 ULB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is ST61 ULB safe to buy?

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