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GU62 ZKW

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZKW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 92,215 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering knock and play at steering wheel from rack when the power steering is operating (close to the limit) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 92,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering knock and play at steering wheel from rack when the power steering is operating (close to the limit) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,345 miles

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

Nearside damage to outer sill

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

rear bumper taped nearside- secure time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2024 71,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 55,104 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 45,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 25,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,875 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,547 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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GU62 ZKW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU62 ZKW, 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 GU62 ZKW registered?

GU62 ZKW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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