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VU62 VBG

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VBG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,470 miles

MINOR STONE CHIP DAMAGE ACROSS WINDSCREEN.

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SLIGHT FLICKERING ON NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VU62 VBG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VU62 VBG, 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

How do I check the history of VU62 VBG?

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What year was VU62 VBG registered?

VU62 VBG is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is VU62 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VBG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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