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SV62 WWB

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,653 mi
Last recorded108,653 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 108,653 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,105 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 96,104 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 66,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 47,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/split/cracked

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre perished/split/cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2019 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/split/cracked

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre perished/split/cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 27,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Cornering light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,011 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,944 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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SV62 WWB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

SV62 WWB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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