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DA62 EJY

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 74,617 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 69,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,359 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 51,749 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 30,551 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,844 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components on underside of vehicle

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

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 EJY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJY, 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

How do I check the history of DA62 EJY?

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What year was DA62 EJY registered?

DA62 EJY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DA62 EJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 EJY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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