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FM12 ZGG

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,063 mi
Last recorded158,063 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZGG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 158,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 158,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 153,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 146,720 miles

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

parking brake travel noted

Fail 19 Jul 2024 146,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake travel noted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 135,735 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 123,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,270 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,729 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 105,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 100,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,619 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 93,619 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 ZGG 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

FM12 ZGG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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