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AK62 AOM

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,643 mi
Last recorded137,643 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AOM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 135,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 131,156 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,048 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot minor leak of grease

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

Offside Front wiper split (still clearing screen)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot minor leak of grease

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front wiper split (still clearing screen)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 109,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,010 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,148 miles

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

offside front tyre low inner edge

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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AK62 AOM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK62 AOM, 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 AK62 AOM registered?

AK62 AOM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AK62 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 AOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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