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FT61 WZZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,945 mi
Last recorded7,945 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 WZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 7,945 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 3,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 1,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 101,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,518 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,992 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 69,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking Slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated And Has Small Cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner O/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking Slightly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner N/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking Slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated And Has Small Cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner O/S/F Inner CV Boot Leaking Slightly

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 60,624 miles

Front engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slight cut

Offside Front Lower Lower arm rubber bush slight cracks

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,913 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Front Inner Both Inner CV Boot clips loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small Cut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lifting of Bush from sleeve (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 43,230 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,469 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,065 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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FT61 WZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT61 WZZ, 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 FT61 WZZ registered?

FT61 WZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 February 2012.

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