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FE62 KUY

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

174,854 mi
Last recorded174,854 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 KUY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 174,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 145,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp flickering led strip

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front position lamp flickering led strip

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 145,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front position lamp flickering led strip

Offside Front position lamp flickering led strip

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 135,703 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,703 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,011 miles

n/s sill corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2021 128,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s sill has corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,211 miles

Nearside Front postion lamp 50 percent working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 123,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front postion lamp 50 percent working

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,575 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,575 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working led -part of head light unit (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,915 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 advise tracking needs checking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,769 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FE62 KUY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 FE62 KUY, 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 FE62 KUY registered?

FE62 KUY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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