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FM12 HVR

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 HVR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,380 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 102,318 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 82,564 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 74,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 74,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 74,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge castellated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,709 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone (a) and outside zone (a) (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone (a) and outside zone (a) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (ON LIMIT) (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,058 miles

undertrays fitted preventing the view of some under body components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,317 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,870 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 31,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2016 22,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,541 miles

damage to nsf bumper and wing

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 HVR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVR, 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 FM12 HVR registered?

FM12 HVR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is FM12 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 HVR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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