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FP62 ZGT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,161 mi
Last recorded144,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 ZGT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 144,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 144,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 137,768 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 137,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 104,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 104,059 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn heavilly on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive signs of fluid leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front day runner lampinoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,104 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 83,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misted with oil

Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorber misted with oil

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 40,784 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,181 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 35,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,794 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 21,656 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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FP62 ZGT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP62 ZGT, 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 FP62 ZGT registered?

FP62 ZGT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is FP62 ZGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 ZGT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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