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AO12 YJD

2012 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,327 mi
Last recorded158,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YJD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 158,327 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 147,372 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 147,343 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,926 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around rocker cover and timing chain cover very slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 113,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,832 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 99,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,151 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,151 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,036 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 79,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyre treads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

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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AO12 YJD is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO12 YJD, 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 AO12 YJD registered?

AO12 YJD is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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