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FP12 XGD

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,895 mi
Last recorded140,895 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XGD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 133,788 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 122,109 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users tank clamp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 108,772 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 108,772 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play tie rods b/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements b/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,074 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 98,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 86,952 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 86,952 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,724 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 72,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,834 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 56,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 42,599 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly inside edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

rear tyres wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 28,553 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 14,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 13,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to access nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted through seat belt

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,549 miles

unable to access nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted through seat belt

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 XGD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FP12 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

FP12 XGD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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