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EK62 TZV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,907 mi
Last recorded114,907 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 TZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,907 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 109,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner side edge 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,434 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 92,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 87,625 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,612 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,676 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,426 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smeary

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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EK62 TZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 EK62 TZV, 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 EK62 TZV registered?

EK62 TZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EK62 TZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 TZV 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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