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AV62 KWX

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,152 mi
Last recorded145,152 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 KWX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 145,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,896 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 110,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,017 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 96,017 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 77,327 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,261 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 51,621 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,712 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 27,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Puncture

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 KWX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

AV62 KWX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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