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C12 RYM

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,067 mi
Last recorded105,067 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RYM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 105,067 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,327 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 61,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,704 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,438 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2021 51,438 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,021 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 38,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2016 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,915 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 21,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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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C12 RYM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C12 RYM, 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 C12 RYM registered?

C12 RYM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is C12 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 RYM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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