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FM12 CEN

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 CEN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 123,336 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 120,815 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 118,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 116,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 114,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 109,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,389 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear and perish

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,937 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 CEN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CEN, 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

How do I check the history of FM12 CEN?

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What year was FM12 CEN registered?

FM12 CEN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is FM12 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 CEN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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