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EA12 FWN

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FWN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 101,714 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 101,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 94,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,635 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2020 80,413 miles

n/s h/lamp full of condensation but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 10 Mar 2020 80,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s h/lamp full of condensation but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 8 Mar 2019 62,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,453 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 47,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge also bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,756 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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EA12 FWN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA12 FWN, 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 EA12 FWN registered?

EA12 FWN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is EA12 FWN safe to buy?

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