MOT Status
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122,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers, phone mount and sat-nav mount obstructing drivers view ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged - rubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner front bush un-bonded and pulled out from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers, phone mount and sat-nav mount obstructing drivers view ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush un-bonding - at limit acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to wear limit + edges 0mm - recommend replacing now (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge, wear is uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge, wear is uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clears adequately (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clears adequately (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clears adequately (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just clears adequately (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated
Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated with slight play
N/s/f brake disc is slightly corroded on inner brake surface
O/s/f brake disc is partially corroded on inner brake surface
O/s/r seat belt is slightly damaged
N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with excessive cracking, date stamp of 2012
O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with excessive cracking, date stamp of 2012
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/s dip beam bulb in-correctly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated with slight play
N/s/f brake disc is slightly corroded on inner brake surface
O/s/f brake disc is partially corroded on inner brake surface
O/s/r seat belt is slightly damaged
N/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with excessive cracking, date stamp of 2012
O/s/r tyre is badly deteriorated with excessive cracking, date stamp of 2012
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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FM12 ZMX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?
FM12 ZMX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2012.
Is FM12 ZMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM12 ZMX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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