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AJ12 YZS

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,907 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,985 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,657 miles

all back seats fitted with child seats x3, unable to fully inspect adult belt

boot handle/button cover and mount loose, but still secure and serviceable

Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,028 miles

3x child seats fitted, unable to give full inspection of adult belts

Pass 19 Jun 2018 23,037 miles

all tyres perished or perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 17,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 11,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 1,710 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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AJ12 YZS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ12 YZS, 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 AJ12 YZS registered?

AJ12 YZS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AJ12 YZS safe to buy?

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