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FV12 VUY

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,984 mi
Last recorded157,984 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VUY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 157,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 151,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 145,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 137,188 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 137,188 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 125,167 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,167 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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 VUY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

FV12 VUY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is FV12 VUY safe to buy?

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Does FV12 VUY have outstanding finance?

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