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VU12 XBR

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,296 mi
Last recorded103,296 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,296 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 103,289 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet weak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,656 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion under side suspension components/floor/exhaust

rear tail gate handle loose/insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion under side suspension components/floor/exhaust

rear tail gate handle loose/insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,399 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

rear tail gate handle loose

Pass 1 Apr 2019 94,560 miles

battery loose

Fail 30 Mar 2019 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

battery loose

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,572 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,188 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,707 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 XBR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU12 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

VU12 XBR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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