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T14 MMS

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,899 mi
Last recorded104,899 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT14 MMS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 104,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 104,899 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 93,259 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 93,259 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease at end

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation not operating each time when pedal applied (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also WORN SMORN & CLOSE TO CORDS AT OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter seeping grease at end

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 59,425 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,807 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,807 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 34,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,171 miles

emissions reading zero

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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T14 MMS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T14 MMS, 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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T14 MMS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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