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VN12 YHB

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 YHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 88,967 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 82,265 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 82,265 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 75,784 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 75,784 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working O/S & N/S Rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,510 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,510 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 24,628 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 22,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,916 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING

Pass 9 Jun 2016 17,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,308 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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VN12 YHB is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN12 YHB, 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 VN12 YHB registered?

VN12 YHB is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is VN12 YHB safe to buy?

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