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AO62 LRF

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LRF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 119,145 miles

Front daytime running lights not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,283 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 105,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near low tread warning markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 105,722 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres near low tread warning markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,355 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,663 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 41,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,219 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LRF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

AO62 LRF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is AO62 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 LRF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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