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EF12 ZGU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 ZGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,945 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 74,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 68,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,360 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,650 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 66,650 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 64,023 miles

Central Rear seat belt plastic clip broken but dose not effect the belt opration

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 29,049 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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EF12 ZGU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 ZGU, 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 EF12 ZGU?

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What year was EF12 ZGU registered?

EF12 ZGU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is EF12 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 ZGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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