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AO62 ZYB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 97,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,681 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,248 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 68,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 59,795 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 47,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,468 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 38,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 21,089 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 21,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 ZYB registered?

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

Is AO62 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 ZYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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