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DE62 YTM

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YTM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 83,311 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,505 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 76,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 68,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,419 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 49,212 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 49,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 23,124 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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DE62 YTM is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

DE62 YTM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is DE62 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 YTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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