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SL62 VKJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,050 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 88,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,097 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,605 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,535 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,854 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SL62 VKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL62 VKJ, 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 SL62 VKJ registered?

SL62 VKJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SL62 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL62 VKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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