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AO62 NEF

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,549 mi
Last recorded143,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NEF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 143,549 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil close to minimum mark

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,219 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

leak from windscreen washer bottle area

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,892 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 118,891 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2020 71,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2019 67,954 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2018 63,822 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,262 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread sedge depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread sedge depth tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,075 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 NEF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

AO62 NEF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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