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FG12 RTU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,424 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2025 51,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 51,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 49,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 43,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 32,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,491 miles

Nearside Rear wearing inner

front tyres wearing edge and starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,800 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,556 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 RTU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FG12 RTU, 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 FG12 RTU registered?

FG12 RTU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is FG12 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 RTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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