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EF62 KNM

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 KNM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,673 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,969 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 85,968 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,917 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 65,775 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,439 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear in tread lines (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 55,356 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 43,130 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,258 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,835 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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EF62 KNM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF62 KNM, 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 EF62 KNM registered?

EF62 KNM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is EF62 KNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 KNM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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