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VU12 KBJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,148 mi
Last recorded50,148 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,148 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,402 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,456 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,375 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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VU12 KBJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU12 KBJ, 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 VU12 KBJ registered?

VU12 KBJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VU12 KBJ safe to buy?

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