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FH62 HJZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,168 mi
Last recorded19,168 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH62 HJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 19,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 19,160 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jan 2023 19,155 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 18,810 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 18,408 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 17,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 16,487 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 16,487 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 14,943 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 14,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working flashing (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working flickering and goes out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 12,326 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 10,831 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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FH62 HJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH62 HJZ, 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 FH62 HJZ registered?

FH62 HJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is FH62 HJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH62 HJZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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