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SP12 YJL

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,581 mi
Last recorded163,581 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 YJL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 163,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 126,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,180 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,220 miles

nsf inner cv joint gaiter leaking greaes-not allowing ingress of dirt

Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,220 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf inner cv joint gaiter leaking greaes-not allowing ingress of dirt

nsr tyre cracking in tread

osr tyre starting to show signs of cracking in tread

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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SP12 YJL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SP12 YJL, 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 SP12 YJL registered?

SP12 YJL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is SP12 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 YJL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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