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FG62 DSO

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 DSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,338 miles

Nearside Front DRL light inop

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency only just met

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

Fail 27 May 2026 100,338 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front DRL light inop

Nearside Rear park brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 29 May 2025 90,212 miles

front disc pads wearing low

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 29 May 2025 90,212 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front disc pads wearing low

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 30 May 2024 80,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,818 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 58,717 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,103 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,381 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,107 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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FG62 DSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG62 DSO, 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 FG62 DSO registered?

FG62 DSO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FG62 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 DSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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