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FP62 YBS

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 YBS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 103,952 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 103,947 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 94,163 miles

under body corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,353 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 50,197 miles

Central ns outer sill damage,advise

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit,outer wall has cuts,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror has some damage,advise

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 50,196 miles

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

Central ns outer sill damage,advise

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit,outer wall has cuts,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror has some damage,advise

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tread,outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 38,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front side mirror has slight damage,advise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,273 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FP62 YBS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red 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 FP62 YBS, 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

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What year was FP62 YBS registered?

FP62 YBS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is FP62 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 YBS 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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