2012 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · FE12 PFZ
2012 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 175,839 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE12 PFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/07/2026
- 175,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE12 PFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (FE12 PFZ) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner section broken with sharp edges ”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phon”; “Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
FE12 PFZ Mileage History
- 13/06/202397,643 mi
- 04/07/2024133,329 mi+35,686 mi
- 13/07/2024133,989 mi+660 mi
- 14/07/2025160,314 mi+26,325 mi
- 14/07/2026175,839 mi+15,525 mi
Average of roughly 25,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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