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FY12 CVW

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,299 mi
Last recorded38,299 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 CVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 38,299 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 38,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 35,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 32,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 32,672 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 19,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 16,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 15,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 14,939 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 14,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 12,058 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 9,655 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

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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FY12 CVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY12 CVW, 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 FY12 CVW?

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What year was FY12 CVW registered?

FY12 CVW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 CVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 CVW have outstanding finance?

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