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DE62 JXJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,384 mi
Last recorded92,384 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 JXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 83,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

park brake reading low

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,030 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,919 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,206 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 48,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,572 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,813 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,869 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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DE62 JXJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 DE62 JXJ, 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 DE62 JXJ registered?

DE62 JXJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 JXJ 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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