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VK62 VYB

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,388 mi
Last recorded54,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,388 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 54,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,513 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 21,434 miles

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 8,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 8,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 7,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 6,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 5,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 5,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 4,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 3,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 3,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VYB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 VYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 VYB registered?

VK62 VYB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 VYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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