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GL62 LKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,165 mi
Last recorded138,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 LKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 137,973 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,900 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) 20mm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,155 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 124,145 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 55,733 miles

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

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 55,733 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 103,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 103,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,120 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,149 miles

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 89,144 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 82,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,072 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 60,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,471 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,682 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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GL62 LKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL62 LKJ, 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 GL62 LKJ registered?

GL62 LKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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