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AV62 DVB

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,986 mi
Last recorded50,986 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DVB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 50,986 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 50,986 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,452 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension very heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 27,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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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AV62 DVB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc 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 AV62 DVB, 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 AV62 DVB registered?

AV62 DVB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is AV62 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 DVB 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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