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AU62 TVA

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,998 mi
Last recorded40,998 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 TVA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,998 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,432 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 39,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear discs slightly corroded.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both fronts. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,670 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,359 miles

Rear inner discs slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 36,115 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 31,626 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,200 miles

Front inner brake pads low.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,570 miles

Front tyre(s) scrubbed out inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,160 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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AU62 TVA 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 AU62 TVA, 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 AU62 TVA registered?

AU62 TVA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 TVA 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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