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DE62 YHJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 66,262 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 56,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 56,190 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 49,237 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 49,235 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 44,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 40,331 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 40,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,672 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 29,084 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted to nearside and offside could not check fully

Fail 14 Nov 2018 29,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 23,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 17,695 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 17,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,421 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

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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DE62 YHJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DE62 YHJ, 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 DE62 YHJ registered?

DE62 YHJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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