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FT12 YJC

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,175 mi
Last recorded120,175 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 YJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 120,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 120,155 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,102 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,611 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,868 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 78,980 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,125 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,888 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 63,888 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,189 miles

Under covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,954 miles

nail in nsf tyre

nail in osr tyre and tyre starting to crack/perish

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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FT12 YJC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FT12 YJC, 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 FT12 YJC registered?

FT12 YJC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is FT12 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 YJC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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