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CK62 FRU

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK62 FRU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,564 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 89,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,563 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,383 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 78,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 74,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 71,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,122 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,661 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,661 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,981 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 36,372 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 36,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,006 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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CK62 FRU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 CK62 FRU, 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 CK62 FRU registered?

CK62 FRU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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