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AO12 YJK

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 78,664 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 70,358 miles

driveshaft boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect, nearside front inner

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in anti roll bar link, nearside front

tyre wearing low, nearside rear

Fail 11 May 2017 70,358 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

driveshaft boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect, nearside front inner

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in anti roll bar link, nearside front

tyre wearing low, nearside rear

Pass 19 May 2016 54,529 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,071 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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AO12 YJK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

AO12 YJK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AO12 YJK safe to buy?

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