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DF61 PZM

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,145 mi
Last recorded117,145 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 PZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,787 miles

slight binding on near side rear brake

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,116 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 99,116 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,811 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 80,538 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,172 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,668 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,295 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 32,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering

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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DF61 PZM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF61 PZM, 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 DF61 PZM registered?

DF61 PZM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is DF61 PZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF61 PZM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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