MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible section (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded / Coated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded / Coated (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indecating brake system requires adjustment or repair
Auxiliary drive belt deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp beam image slightly incorrect
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre getting worn at inner edge/wearing uneven
undertray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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SV12 JAU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SV12 JAU, 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 SV12 JAU registered?
SV12 JAU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2012.
Is SV12 JAU safe to buy?
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