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CV62 VJL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 VJL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 107,519 miles

rust on rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,979 miles

near side rear tyre near legal limit 195 65 15

off side rear tyre perished

rear sub frame and suspension arms rusted

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

Fail 21 Nov 2022 95,979 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

near side front tyre worn thin 195 65 15

near side rear tyre near legal limit 195 65 15

off side rear tyre perished

rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

rear sub frame and suspension arms rusted

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

rust lip on rear brake discs inside edge

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,581 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 83,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 77,004 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 1 Jun 2018 69,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,171 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 57,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,201 miles

Front front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,735 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 36,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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CV62 VJL 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 69.2%.

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 CV62 VJL, 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 CV62 VJL registered?

CV62 VJL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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