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EA62 KPE

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,694 mi
Last recorded108,694 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 KPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,582 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 55,420 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,420 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,307 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,793 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also feathering on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also feathering on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also feathering on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also feathering on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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EA62 KPE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EA62 KPE, 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 EA62 KPE registered?

EA62 KPE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is EA62 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 KPE 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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