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DA62 EHS

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,518 mi
Last recorded80,518 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EHS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,518 miles

Nearside Front washer not working but offside provides enough liquid to clean screen

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring lower coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,645 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2023 68,058 miles

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,058 miles

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

under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,713 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring under vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 57,166 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 53,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,492 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,637 miles

Offside Front side position lamp flickering

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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DA62 EHS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 DA62 EHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 EHS registered?

DA62 EHS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is DA62 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 EHS 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.

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