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FM12 CEK

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,563 mi
Last recorded14,563 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 14,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot Clip Loose

Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Inner boot clip loose

Pass 22 Jul 2024 12,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV drive shaft boot Clip Loose

Pass 20 Jul 2022 9,555 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 9,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 8,550 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 8,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 7,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 6,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 6,825 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2018 5,051 miles

All 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2017 2,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 1,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 985 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 614 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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FM12 CEK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FM12 CEK, 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 FM12 CEK registered?

FM12 CEK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is FM12 CEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 CEK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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