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WV62 SJO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 SJO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 128,625 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 125,051 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,364 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,408 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,588 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 110,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,558 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear screw in tryre

Pass 18 Jan 2020 101,151 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 30 Jan 2019 90,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,590 miles

Nearside aim on low limit

Fail 27 Jul 2018 82,589 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside aim on low limit

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,716 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,763 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 12,533 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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WV62 SJO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 WV62 SJO, 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 WV62 SJO registered?

WV62 SJO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is WV62 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV62 SJO 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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