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EK62 ZMU

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 ZMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 45,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 37,423 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 37,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 32,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 31,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,412 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 25,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 23,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 20,588 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 11,682 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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 ZMU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol 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 EK62 ZMU, 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

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What year was EK62 ZMU registered?

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

Is EK62 ZMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 ZMU 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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