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AO62 NZM

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 NZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 80,614 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 61,408 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,674 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,030 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,656 miles

Offside Front flashing

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 NZM 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 91.7%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

AO62 NZM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is AO62 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 NZM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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