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AO62 VTF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VTF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 139,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all on front axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,364 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,393 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,271 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,879 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 93,879 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,693 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 VTF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

AO62 VTF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is AO62 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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