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AU62 UOM

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,691 mi
Last recorded65,691 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UOM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,680 miles

Bonnet secondary catch defective

Fail 27 Jan 2025 65,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Bonnet secondary catch defective

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,379 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 39,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,108 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,710 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 Dec 2018 21,710 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 15,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 12,382 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 10,737 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

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 UOM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

AU62 UOM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AU62 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 UOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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