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FT62 TZZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 TZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 152,653 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 137,153 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 137,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 122,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,931 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 114,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,052 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 105,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,097 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,656 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,927 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT62 TZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FT62 TZZ, 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 FT62 TZZ registered?

FT62 TZZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is FT62 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 TZZ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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