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AF62 KVB

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,749 mi
Last recorded108,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,749 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,598 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside rear tyres out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,032 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet damaged/dented

Fail 24 Jul 2024 102,032 miles

bonnet damaged/dented

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 94,831 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 80,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,852 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 69,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,222 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,220 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,161 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

NSR tyre tread lumpy

Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,526 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,394 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 22,635 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight perishing inside tread grooves.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R tyre has slight perishing inside tread grooves.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,635 miles

N/S/R tyre has slight perishing inside tread grooves.

O/S/R tyre has slight perishing inside tread grooves.

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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AF62 KVB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF62 KVB, 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 AF62 KVB registered?

AF62 KVB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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