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FM12 FGJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,813 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 34,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,842 miles

internittent fault with front position/daytime running lamps

Fail 14 Aug 2020 32,842 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp/daytime running lamp suspect fault

Pass 14 Aug 2019 30,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside daytime running light faulty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,735 miles

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

Offside front daytime running lamp faulty

Fail 16 Aug 2018 27,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front daytime running lamp faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2017 23,648 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 19,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,390 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 FGJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FGJ, 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 FGJ?

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What year was FM12 FGJ registered?

FM12 FGJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is FM12 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 FGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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