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DG62 OBK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,592 mi
Last recorded125,592 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 OBK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 125,592 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 111,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 106,026 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,317 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 93,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also got a screw in (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv joint leaking grease

Pass 2 Jun 2021 87,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 87,904 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,093 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,080 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,538 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,531 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,289 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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DG62 OBK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DG62 OBK, 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 DG62 OBK registered?

DG62 OBK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DG62 OBK safe to buy?

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