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YM12 FCX

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,277 mi
Last recorded154,277 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 FCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 154,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 134,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear general surface corrosion to sub-frame & suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,338 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,800 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,310 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 32,309 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 28,035 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,041 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,433 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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YM12 FCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YM12 FCX, 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.

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What year was YM12 FCX registered?

YM12 FCX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YM12 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 FCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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