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SP62 ZCU

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,875 mi
Last recorded51,875 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ZCU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 51,324 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 31,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,115 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 27,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,322 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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SP62 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 SP62 ZCU, 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 SP62 ZCU?

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What year was SP62 ZCU registered?

SP62 ZCU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is SP62 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 ZCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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