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GK62 YJC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,077 mi
Last recorded176,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 YJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 176,077 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 176,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 155,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 155,653 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 138,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,936 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,934 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 116,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 98,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 98,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 86,376 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 86,245 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2017 67,523 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,259 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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GK62 YJC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK62 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 GK62 YJC registered?

GK62 YJC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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