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DE62 NZW

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 NZW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 96,011 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 93,549 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 93,549 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 87,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,544 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 44,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,165 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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DE62 NZW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE62 NZW, 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 DE62 NZW registered?

DE62 NZW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DE62 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 NZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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