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ST62 OMG

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,835 mi
Last recorded118,835 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 OMG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 118,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged (outer side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 103,845 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 103,845 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 92,305 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 89,729 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,729 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,261 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 75,992 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,444 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front small splits on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,829 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 36,084 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 36,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,564 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,843 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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ST62 OMG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ST62 OMG, 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 ST62 OMG registered?

ST62 OMG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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