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CK62 ZHY

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,905 mi
Last recorded102,905 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 ZHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 102,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,922 miles

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 89,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 89,420 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,956 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working drl not working aswell (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,584 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 77,584 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,560 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 54,560 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 28,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 22,504 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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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CK62 ZHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK62 ZHY, 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 CK62 ZHY registered?

CK62 ZHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is CK62 ZHY safe to buy?

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