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FV12 FUU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,377 mi
Last recorded107,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 FUU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 107,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jan 2026 107,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close to limit and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2025 99,910 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 98,908 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 90,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 90,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,155 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive by turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive by turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 83,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive by turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive by turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 66,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 56,061 miles

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 7 Jan 2019 47,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,104 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FV12 FUU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV12 FUU, 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 FV12 FUU registered?

FV12 FUU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is FV12 FUU safe to buy?

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