2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · FR12 SOU
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 118,010 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR12 SOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 118,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR12 SOU 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 (FR12 SOU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FR12 SOU Mileage History
- 01/03/2024107,324 mi
- 04/03/2025112,213 mi+4,889 mi
- 05/03/2025112,229 mi+16 mi
- 04/03/2026117,919 mi+5,690 mi
- 09/03/2026118,010 mi+91 mi
Average of roughly 5,291 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: Average
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