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AV62 FBX

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,730 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 117,719 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 106,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,464 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,560 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 66,023 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,618 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 43,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,889 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 40,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,891 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 FBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AV62 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

AV62 FBX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is AV62 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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