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DF62 CTY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 CTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 118,827 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,162 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,274 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 81,274 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 63,532 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,719 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,949 miles

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 28,621 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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DF62 CTY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DF62 CTY, 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 DF62 CTY registered?

DF62 CTY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is DF62 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF62 CTY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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