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EJ12 FMA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 FMA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,747 miles

Front number plate has lines on, starting to debond

Nearside Front slight play on inner steering joint area

Offside Rear hand brake weaker than n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,229 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,297 miles

Offside Rear hand brake weaker than o/s

Pass 7 Oct 2022 118,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,505 miles

rear number plate debonding

Fail 6 Oct 2020 101,505 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2019 88,103 miles

Hand brake lever stiff to operate

Nearside Front Brake tight when turned by hand

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,201 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 47,864 miles

Engine cover fitted

Items removed from drivers view

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 34,229 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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EJ12 FMA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ12 FMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 FMA registered?

EJ12 FMA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ12 FMA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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