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CV61 ZWB

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ZWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 69,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 69,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 63,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 63,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 57,287 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 57,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 53,739 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 50,357 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 73,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020 45,641 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 39,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,831 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,322 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,128 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 23,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 13,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 8,758 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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CV61 ZWB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV61 ZWB, 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 CV61 ZWB registered?

CV61 ZWB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is CV61 ZWB safe to buy?

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