2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LD62 FSY
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 159,381 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD62 FSY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 159,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD62 FSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (LD62 FSY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LD62 FSY Mileage History
- 10/10/2023136,316 mi
- 16/10/2024146,972 mi+10,656 mi
- 16/10/2024146,972 mi
- 16/10/2025159,381 mi+12,409 mi
- 16/10/2025159,381 mi
Average of roughly 11,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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