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DE62 YTW

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,620 mi
Last recorded139,620 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 YTW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 139,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 139,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 134,528 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 134,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 119,676 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 119,654 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements yellow fixing over character. (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 105,299 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,302 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 89,302 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,127 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,589 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 23 Dec 2016 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 30,775 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 YTW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

DE62 YTW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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