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AO62 CZA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,348 mi
Last recorded152,348 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 CZA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,348 miles

Knock from steering column area

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Distortion and edge tread not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF and rear both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 128,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Tailgate doesn't open from outside

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,970 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight damaged not not considered insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2022 118,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlight damaged not not considered insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 106,958 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 106,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 93,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 81,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,197 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished in treads

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,818 miles

nearside front day running light not working

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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AO62 CZA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 AO62 CZA, 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 AO62 CZA registered?

AO62 CZA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AO62 CZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 CZA 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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