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AK62 FRZ

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,197 miles

Corrosion to some suspension components

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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 94,332 miles

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

Clutch in need of replacement

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Ns windscreen washer poor

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

Tailgate catch faulty

Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,332 miles

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

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

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

Clutch in need of replacement

Ns windscreen washer poor

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

Tailgate catch faulty

Pass 3 Oct 2022 84,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel light on

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2021 74,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 74,628 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working led unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,788 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))

both front daytime running lamps faulty

Pass 25 Sep 2019 56,962 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 56,960 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,188 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 35,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 24,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating L.E.D strip not working (sidelight) (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

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 FRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK62 FRZ, 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 FRZ registered?

AK62 FRZ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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