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VK62 FET

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,244 mi
Last recorded181,244 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FET
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 181,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked/perished, on 3.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2025 181,244 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked/perished, on 3.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2024 175,855 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 175,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 168,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch flauti not disengaging fully

Pass 4 Nov 2022 162,105 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 162,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bolt on ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 153,704 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 146,158 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front tread depth getting low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Fail 16 Sep 2020 146,158 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front tread depth getting low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

wipers smear

Pass 18 Sep 2019 138,139 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,978 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,978 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,823 miles

Engine cover, undertray & under body covers fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 108,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 108,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,530 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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VK62 FET 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 VK62 FET, 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 VK62 FET registered?

VK62 FET is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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