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FP12 HZG

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,651 mi
Last recorded35,651 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 HZG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 35,651 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 35,611 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 30,321 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2019 24,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,330 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean for smoke tester

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner and outer edges

emissions to clean for smoke tester

Pass 18 May 2015 17,461 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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FP12 HZG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP12 HZG, 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 FP12 HZG registered?

FP12 HZG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FP12 HZG safe to buy?

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