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FM12 ZGS

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,592 mi
Last recorded100,592 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZGS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 92,726 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,890 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,501 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Offside Front anti roll bar droplink dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front steering rack boot clip loose

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside headlight slightly dimmer than nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,752 miles

Both rear brake disc inner faces slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted over main brake pipes to rear and fuel pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 67,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake disc inner faces slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted over main brake pipes to rear and fuel pipes

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner slight leak of grease on cv boot shaft joint

Pass 28 Sep 2017 44,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 33,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,741 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 ZGS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

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

Is FM12 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 ZGS 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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