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AJ62 SAJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,001 mi
Last recorded49,001 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 SAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 49,001 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 49,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,238 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,570 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 38,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,618 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 32,365 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 32,365 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 29,958 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 25,736 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 22,007 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 17,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 12,281 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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AJ62 SAJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 AJ62 SAJ, 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 AJ62 SAJ registered?

AJ62 SAJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AJ62 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 SAJ 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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