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CA62 DTF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,666 mi
Last recorded111,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 DTF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 111,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

inner working surfaces of both front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 111,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

inner working surfaces of both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 97,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 92,954 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 86,877 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,326 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,163 miles

lip on rear brake discs

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,162 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lip on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,691 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre perished and punctured

Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,426 miles

all tyres out of shape

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,294 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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CA62 DTF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA62 DTF, 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 CA62 DTF registered?

CA62 DTF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is CA62 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 DTF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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