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VK62 UBD

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 128,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,283 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 122,283 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,201 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 77,880 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 77,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2018 53,369 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,977 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 UBD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK62 UBD, 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 UBD registered?

VK62 UBD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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