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AJ62 SDU

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,906 mi
Last recorded109,906 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 SDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 109,906 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2025 105,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 101,066 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,357 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 86,719 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 75,206 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,705 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished, cracked tread area

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small chips (8.3.1d)

engine oil slightly above maximum mark

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,209 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 35,122 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 SDU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

AJ62 SDU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AJ62 SDU safe to buy?

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