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AO62 JNX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,979 mi
Last recorded115,979 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 JNX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Slight play at wheel

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

Rear Surface corrosion

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x lower arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Surface corrosion

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x lower arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,042 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 104,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR & OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both NSR & OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 92,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,925 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,285 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 71,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,822 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 60,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 52,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,556 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,217 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,489 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,916 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,287 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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AO62 JNX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO62 JNX, 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 JNX registered?

AO62 JNX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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