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1629 EL

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,835 mi
Last recorded31,835 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1629 EL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,961 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,823 miles

All tyres cracking and perrising in tread

Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,223 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 8,747 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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1629 EL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 1629 EL, 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 1629 EL registered?

1629 EL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is 1629 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1629 EL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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