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A4 JYC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,786 mi
Last recorded51,786 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 49,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 49,115 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 48,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 47,022 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 44,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 43,452 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,506 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

n/s/f headlamp,turning light inop

Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1n)

n/s/f headlamp,turning light inop

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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A4 JYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A4 JYC, 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 A4 JYC registered?

A4 JYC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is A4 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 JYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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