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AJ62 KMK

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,019 mi
Last recorded124,019 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KMK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 124,019 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 120,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 117,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 114,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,159 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,686 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 107,686 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 70,681 miles

Plastic under trays

Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,271 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,905 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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AJ62 KMK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ62 KMK, 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 AJ62 KMK registered?

AJ62 KMK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 KMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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