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DA61 YDP

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,115 mi
Last recorded48,115 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YDP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,115 miles

general corrosion on sub frames and suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2025 42,619 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 37,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,655 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four disks corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,518 miles

All tyres showing signs of perishing cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,733 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 21,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 19,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 16,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,565 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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DA61 YDP is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA61 YDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA61 YDP registered?

DA61 YDP is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is DA61 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YDP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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