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FW12 OSF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,643 mi
Last recorded77,643 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 OSF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,643 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 77,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 67,046 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 62,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,178 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 40,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,729 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 20,842 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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FW12 OSF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FW12 OSF, 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

How do I check the history of FW12 OSF?

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What year was FW12 OSF registered?

FW12 OSF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is FW12 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 OSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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