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CV62 ZTC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 ZTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 138,296 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 138,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 128,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,300 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,795 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,376 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 81,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 81,433 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,689 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 64,689 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,617 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,032 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 31,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CV62 ZTC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CV62 ZTC, 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 CV62 ZTC registered?

CV62 ZTC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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