2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · SD62 ECT
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 124,540 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SD62 ECT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 124,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SD62 ECT Mileage History
- 02/05/202490,902 mi
- 17/04/2025111,074 mi+20,172 mi
- 17/04/2025111,074 mi
- 10/04/2026124,540 mi+13,466 mi
- 10/04/2026124,540 mi
Average of roughly 17,360 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD62 ECT 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 (SD62 ECT) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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