MOT Status
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81,364 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb. (4.1.2 (c))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside window washer could be better
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside washer jet slightly misaligned **borderline failure**
front brake discs in poor condition
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside washer jet slightly misaligned **borderline failure**
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake discs in poor condition
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
All tyres slightly kerb scuffed on sidewalls
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear wiper blade torn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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SW12 FCF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 SW12 FCF, 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 SW12 FCF registered?
SW12 FCF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2012.
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