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SV12 JDK

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,367 mi
Last recorded94,367 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 JDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 94,342 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 89,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Broken lens and damaged/unsecure (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Disc's Corroded

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Disc's corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,010 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs have corroded surfaces

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,579 miles

offside rear brake disc inner surface slightly scored

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 JDK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JDK, 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 JDK registered?

SV12 JDK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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