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DV62 LYC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,045 mi
Last recorded124,045 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 LYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 124,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 112,894 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 109,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 103,928 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 103,912 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,805 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,759 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 83,737 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 72,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 62,806 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,196 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 39,196 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,454 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,516 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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DV62 LYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV62 LYC, 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 DV62 LYC registered?

DV62 LYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DV62 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 LYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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