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SUS 556

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,993 mi
Last recorded57,993 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUS 556
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 56,227 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside

Fail 3 Oct 2024 56,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion underside

Pass 6 Oct 2023 54,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 477,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,700 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 44,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 44,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,034 miles

screw in osf tyre

slight swelling under protective coating x2 rear of main brake pipes

x2 front suspension arms rear bushes detreriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2018 40,034 miles

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

screw in osf tyre

slight swelling under protective coating x2 rear of main brake pipes

x2 front suspension arms rear bushes detreriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,991 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 30,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SUS 556 is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SUS 556, 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 SUS 556 registered?

SUS 556 is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SUS 556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUS 556 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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