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FY12 TNJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,286 mi
Last recorded108,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 TNJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 102,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush slight unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes slight unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 88,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,275 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,611 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 47,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,244 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,203 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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FY12 TNJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TNJ, 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 FY12 TNJ registered?

FY12 TNJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is FY12 TNJ safe to buy?

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