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VE62 GZC

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,214 mi
Last recorded116,214 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 GZC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 116,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking in column and slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 112,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 112,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,395 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2024 109,389 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion to all suspension

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,763 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,857 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 35,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 35,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VE62 GZC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE62 GZC, 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 VE62 GZC registered?

VE62 GZC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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