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SW12 AZZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,894 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,894 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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SW12 AZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW12 AZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 AZZ registered?

SW12 AZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is SW12 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 AZZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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