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AV61 YUB

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YUB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,404 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 115,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,176 miles

advise to repace all four (4) indicator bulbs becoming faded

both hand brake levers seized in forward position / not returning back (internal shoes)

Fail 6 Jan 2023 107,174 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel excessive / up to stop (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f wheel nut missing (locker) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s hand brake low on braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers no hitting screen (3.5 (a))

advise to repace all four (4) indicator bulbs becoming faded

both hand brake levers seized in forward position / not returning back (internal shoes)

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 98,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,161 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,674 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,669 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 47,836 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 47,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres cracked on treads

front disc's worn inner face

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre low & bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,997 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 25,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 23,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 23,048 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AV61 YUB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV61 YUB, 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 AV61 YUB registered?

AV61 YUB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AV61 YUB safe to buy?

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