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FM12 ZMX

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,569 mi
Last recorded122,569 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,569 miles

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 122,569 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 113,891 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 113,891 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 104,120 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,877 miles

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 98,874 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2022 94,207 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2022 94,207 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2021 88,195 miles

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))

Fail 4 May 2021 88,195 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2020 82,351 miles

Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2020 82,351 miles

Both front suspension lower arm front bushes are deteriorated

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

Pass 9 May 2019 73,769 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 73,769 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 65,673 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 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.

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