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ST12 YLF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,953 mi
Last recorded113,953 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YLF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,953 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 113,953 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 96,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 79,375 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,375 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,773 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,795 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,680 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,540 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 35,519 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 35,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner edge o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald and nearing limit, step tyres

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,302 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 25,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 15,404 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,309 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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ST12 YLF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST12 YLF, 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 ST12 YLF registered?

ST12 YLF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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