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SV62 CEN

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,881 mi
Last recorded122,881 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 CEN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 122,881 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 18 May 2026 122,881 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 29 May 2025 117,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 117,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 112,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,244 miles

Clutch biting point low to floor, with gear selection stiff

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe and components corroded/flaking

Rear subframe and components corroded/flaking

Fail 10 Jul 2023 108,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor performance (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch biting point low to floor, with gear selection stiff

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe and components corroded/flaking

Rear subframe and components corroded/flaking

Pass 29 Jul 2022 96,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front clutch biting point low to floor, and sharp in operation

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges 3,4,3,mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,371 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front clutch biting point low to floor, and sharp in operation

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges 3,4,3,mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded/flaking

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,386 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 54,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,985 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 35,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 18,489 miles

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

slight drag on offside front brake

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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SV62 CEN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV62 CEN, 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 SV62 CEN registered?

SV62 CEN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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