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AV62 XTA

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,935 mi
Last recorded39,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 XTA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 39,935 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Dec 2023 36,487 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,543 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 32,633 miles

age related cracking to rear tyres

slight grease leak n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 24 Nov 2020 30,460 miles

age related cracking to rear tyres

slight grease leak n/s inner drive shaft gaiter

Pass 26 Nov 2019 28,425 miles

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

all tyres have age related cracking to sidewalls

slight grease leak n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,473 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 22,923 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 22,923 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 19,137 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 19,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,900 miles

nail nearside front 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 XTA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AV62 XTA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is AV62 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 XTA 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.

Does AV62 XTA have outstanding finance?

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