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DY62 NUX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NUX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 96,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,254 miles

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Fail 23 Sep 2024 91,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis/sub frames

Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

surface corrosion on chassis/sub frames

Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,728 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 57,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 51,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 37,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 30,636 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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DY62 NUX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY62 NUX, 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 DY62 NUX registered?

DY62 NUX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DY62 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 NUX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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