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FRZ 2306

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 2306
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 79,405 miles

KNOCK TO STEERING NOTED

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RUNNING DAY LAMPS FAULT

Fail 25 Feb 2026 79,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

KNOCK TO STEERING NOTED

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RUNNING DAY LAMPS FAULT

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,179 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation offside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 46,585 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 40,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 40,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,082 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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FRZ 2306 is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRZ 2306, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRZ 2306 registered?

FRZ 2306 is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is FRZ 2306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 2306 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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