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EF62 KPE

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,455 mi
Last recorded76,455 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 KPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,455 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 65,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,800 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,711 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED type (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped on inner face both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,365 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,156 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,893 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,555 miles

engine and/or floor covers fitted

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 KPE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EF62 KPE registered?

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

Is EF62 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 KPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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