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FM12 ZJN

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,406 mi
Last recorded93,406 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZJN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 88,072 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 88,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 83,207 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,458 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,493 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 70,493 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,583 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND INNER REAR PADS ALSO LOOK CLOSE TO LIMITS STRIP CHECK SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 65,583 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS BELOW LIMITS UNEVEN WEAR AND LOW TYRE PRESSURES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND INNER REAR PADS ALSO LOOK CLOSE TO LIMITS STRIP CHECK SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE LOW PRESSURE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT STRONG ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 61,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread as slight perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 56,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread as slight perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,746 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, no tread outside central three quarters, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower seat squab loose

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked in tread pattern

long travel handbrake lever

Fail 24 Oct 2016 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, no tread outside central three quarters, stepped tread tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre deformed slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower seat squab loose

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked in tread pattern

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,956 miles

Offside Rear tyre, perished in tread pattern

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,213 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 ZJN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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