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CA62 HWT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 157,209 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 157,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 135,899 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 117,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,023 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,520 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 60,520 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test also loose accessory wires around dash/steering area ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,719 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 4 Feb 2016 32,506 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 HWT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CA62 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

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

Is CA62 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA62 HWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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