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GV12 YLB

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,834 mi
Last recorded75,834 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YLB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Both front tyre outer side walls are scuffed

Cracks in the front number plate

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

Nearside Indicator repeater is broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens unit is broken

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Wipers are in a poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint loose as locking device was missing

Nearside Steering track rod end was loose because of a missing locking device

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

near side rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,006 miles

front number plate has cracked

nearside front alloy wheel rim has bent on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2018 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front number plate has cracked

nearside front alloy wheel rim has bent on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread has two nails in centre treadd

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,989 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 48,763 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 48,763 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,055 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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GV12 YLB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV12 YLB, 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 GV12 YLB registered?

GV12 YLB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is GV12 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 YLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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