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AO62 OAY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,587 mi
Last recorded64,587 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 OAY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 58,178 miles

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 58,178 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,062 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 51,011 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,362 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 24,895 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 24,734 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights/drl's not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 17,423 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,866 miles

Front bumper damage

Fail 21 Sep 2017 11,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front bumper damage

Pass 20 Sep 2016 10,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 9,336 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 OAY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

AO62 OAY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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