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SL12 ZSR

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZSR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 90,881 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 90,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 83,857 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,196 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 58,337 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 41,331 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,578 miles

Two nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 24,324 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SL12 ZSR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL12 ZSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SL12 ZSR?

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What year was SL12 ZSR registered?

SL12 ZSR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is SL12 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 ZSR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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