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FV12 OLM

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,136 mi
Last recorded58,136 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 OLM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,136 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear all pads (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,154 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OLM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV12 OLM, 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 FV12 OLM registered?

FV12 OLM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FV12 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 OLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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