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SP62 NYL

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,057 mi
Last recorded99,057 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 NYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,057 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear tailgate latch faulty / insecure /working

Rear wiper split / advise replacement

Pass 9 Sep 2024 95,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,810 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 87,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers/ under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 80,338 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,108 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 74,600 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 69,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,568 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,847 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,995 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,995 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,800 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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SP62 NYL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP62 NYL, 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 SP62 NYL registered?

SP62 NYL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is SP62 NYL safe to buy?

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