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EN12 YPL

2012 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 YPL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,590 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 83,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,369 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,684 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

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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EN12 YPL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EN12 YPL, 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

How do I check the history of EN12 YPL?

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What year was EN12 YPL registered?

EN12 YPL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is EN12 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 YPL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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