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FX62 ZHC

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 ZHC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,789 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 91,528 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,953 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,953 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,013 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 62,546 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 57,838 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,838 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,881 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,741 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 35,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,688 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2015 27,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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FX62 ZHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 FX62 ZHC, 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 FX62 ZHC registered?

FX62 ZHC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FX62 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 ZHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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