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AV62 DVZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,739 mi
Last recorded141,739 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 DVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,739 miles

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

Handbrake below minimum but locked, nsr handbrake weak

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 127,348 miles

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

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

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

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 16 Nov 2021 118,571 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,571 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump bung loose . underside covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 91,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,991 miles

Some wear to edge of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 May 2016 49,803 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 37,940 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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AV62 DVZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

AV62 DVZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 DVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 DVZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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