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FP12 XGM

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,585 mi
Last recorded68,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 XGM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 68,585 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

hand brake lever travel

Fail 21 Jul 2026 68,585 miles

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

hand brake lever travel

Pass 13 Jul 2025 56,268 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 51,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 46,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear inner tyres stepping on edges 205/55/16

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,717 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 26,717 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached OSF / NSF wishbone bushes - front of arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF bushes worn,splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 19,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF bushes worn,splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres under inflated prior to test

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 13,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 6 Aug 2019 13,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 7,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 6,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 6,944 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 6,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,628 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 XGM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGM, 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 XGM registered?

FP12 XGM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is FP12 XGM safe to buy?

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