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FG62 DTF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,525 mi
Last recorded101,525 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 DTF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,525 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame springs and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 101,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bottom ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame springs and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 90,858 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,272 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 85,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 73,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 73,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 69,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Fail 7 Dec 2019 69,766 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,370 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Fail 12 Sep 2017 29,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has crack in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts and cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and has cuts and cracks ()

Rear Both tyre's wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,853 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,853 miles

front wipers just starting to streak a little.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,443 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 DTF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG62 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

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

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