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CT12 NBO

2012 Kia Unknown

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,587 mi
Last recorded89,587 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 NBO
MakeKia
ModelUnknown
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,587 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,885 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,991 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 71,167 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,765 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,063 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Unknown?

Based on 423 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,176
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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CT12 NBO is a 2012 Kia Unknown in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Kia Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT12 NBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT12 NBO registered?

CT12 NBO is a 2012 Kia Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CT12 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT12 NBO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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