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AK62 ZCA

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,518 mi
Last recorded131,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ZCA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 128,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear markers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,938 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 125,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,782 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 123,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement lever on caliper stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,045 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 115,019 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear subframe and arms slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2019 115,019 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear subframe and arms slightly corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,244 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,334 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 109,312 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,633 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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AK62 ZCA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK62 ZCA, 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 AK62 ZCA registered?

AK62 ZCA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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