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FG12 NGN

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 NGN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 86,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 80,777 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 73,963 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 67,292 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 60,756 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 60,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 54,489 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 50,816 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper Blade slightly Smearing

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Slightly cracking or perishing & Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 50,816 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper Blade slightly Smearing

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side Slightly cracking or perishing & Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 45,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 43,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,397 miles

All tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2016 23,397 miles

All tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 17,375 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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FG12 NGN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG12 NGN, 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 FG12 NGN registered?

FG12 NGN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FG12 NGN safe to buy?

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