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VF12 KSO

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,389 mi
Last recorded170,389 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF12 KSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 170,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 150,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,392 miles

Front ns and os end links slight play

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,865 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 74,219 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Rear rear wiper blade incomplete

Fail 21 May 2019 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Rear rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 24 May 2018 56,368 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 56,368 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 38,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 31,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 26,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 26,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,782 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2014 20,782 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

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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VF12 KSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VF12 KSO, 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 VF12 KSO registered?

VF12 KSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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