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SL12 YGY

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,083 mi
Last recorded38,083 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YGY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 38,083 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 38,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 37,292 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2024 37,292 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer clip leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 36,335 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,542 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 34,839 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 34,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 31,988 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 29,467 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 23 May 2017 26,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 23,578 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 20,817 miles

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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SL12 YGY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SL12 YGY, 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 SL12 YGY registered?

SL12 YGY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SL12 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 YGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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