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VO62 DJZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,731 mi
Last recorded86,731 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 DJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 86,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 86,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 81,718 miles

Nearside Front and Nearside Rear Tyres Wearing Low on Edge.

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

Protecting Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Fail 20 Jun 2025 81,718 miles

Nearside Front and Nearside Rear Tyres Wearing Low on Edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Protecting Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 76,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,295 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 61,441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,855 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 47,244 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 47,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,045 miles

E.M Light on dash

Fail 23 Sep 2017 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M Light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 22,929 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,936 miles

Item removed from windscreen prior to mot.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 15,936 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Item removed from windscreen prior to mot.

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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VO62 DJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VO62 DJZ, 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 VO62 DJZ registered?

VO62 DJZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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