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EF12 YGO

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 YGO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 108,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2025 108,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 96,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 84,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 82,824 miles

Nearside headlamp rear mounting damaged

Offside headlamp rear mounting damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2022 82,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside headlamp rear mounting damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 70,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Knocking noise. Advise further investigating

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Knocking noise. Advise further investigating

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 51,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage & bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage & bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (205/55 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 39,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 37,824 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 26,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,810 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EF12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF12 YGO, 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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EF12 YGO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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