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EK62 GEY

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,813 mi
Last recorded145,813 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 GEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 145,813 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 145,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,333 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 138,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 129,538 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner pads appear to be wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres are perished in areas

Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,146 miles

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

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

smoke levels to low to test

Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,035 miles

Bonnet safety catch very stiff

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 105,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure Return pipes loose by chassis fixings (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet safety catch very stiff

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,740 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,740 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,182 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,916 miles

Offside Front 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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EK62 GEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK62 GEY, 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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EK62 GEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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