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VU62 WRF

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 WRF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 107,574 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,414 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,712 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 77,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2)

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,804 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2019 55,408 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,819 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,957 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 97y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,348 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 38,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254517 91w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 31,486 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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VU62 WRF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU62 WRF, 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 WRF?

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What year was VU62 WRF registered?

VU62 WRF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is VU62 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 WRF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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