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SL62 EHZ

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,351 mi
Last recorded102,351 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 EHZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,157 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,356 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,256 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 88,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,879 miles

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

front sidelights flickering

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,784 miles

Front position lamps both sides flickering

Fail 16 Sep 2019 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front position lamps both sides flickering

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,552 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,763 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SL62 EHZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL62 EHZ, 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

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What year was SL62 EHZ registered?

SL62 EHZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is SL62 EHZ safe to buy?

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