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YA12 OJV

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 OJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,675 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 71,926 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 63,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 55,563 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 20,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2015 20,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing

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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YA12 OJV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YA12 OJV, 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

How do I check the history of YA12 OJV?

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What year was YA12 OJV registered?

YA12 OJV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is YA12 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 OJV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA12 OJV have outstanding finance?

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