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EJ62 TNO

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,357 mi
Last recorded92,357 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 TNO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 92,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 92,132 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 75,275 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 75,275 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable or caliper. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 58,206 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 51,243 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 40,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2020 28,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 24,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 24,768 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 19,197 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and uneven tread wear ()

Pass 9 May 2017 13,909 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 13,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 8,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 8,007 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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EJ62 TNO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EJ62 TNO, 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 EJ62 TNO registered?

EJ62 TNO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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