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SV12 JCX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,669 mi
Last recorded50,669 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,669 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 50,488 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,805 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,285 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing badly at inner edges but not exposing ply/cord

both rear tyres worn badly at inner edges but not exposing ply/cord

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 32,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight tear in n/s wiper rubber

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,602 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,878 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

both front tyres worn on edges

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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SV12 JCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV12 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

SV12 JCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SV12 JCX safe to buy?

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