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DK62 ZRE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,913 mi
Last recorded183,913 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 ZRE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 183,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2025 175,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 169,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 157,678 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 157,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2021 143,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 134,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 123,525 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,281 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,802 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 92,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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DK62 ZRE 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 DK62 ZRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK62 ZRE?

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What year was DK62 ZRE registered?

DK62 ZRE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is DK62 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 ZRE 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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