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EF62 KOD

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,174 mi
Last recorded117,174 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 KOD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 107,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm) /wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm) /wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 93,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 81,090 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,090 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,650 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 67,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 54,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,794 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 40,794 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KOD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EF62 KOD, 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 EF62 KOD registered?

EF62 KOD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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