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V9 COY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,698 mi
Last recorded45,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 COY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 45,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,767 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 40,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,626 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,491 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 28,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 28,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 19,760 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,020 miles

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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V9 COY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V9 COY, 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 V9 COY registered?

V9 COY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is V9 COY safe to buy?

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