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YA12 TFV

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,146 miles

General rear underbody surface corrosion

Knocking noise from steering when rocking side to side

Pass 8 May 2025 96,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 96,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 89,002 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2024 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHF headlamp beam incorrect and dim, replace bulb and fit correctly. - PRS. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 78,880 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 78,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 77,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 62,803 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,280 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,180 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 15,894 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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YA12 TFV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA12 TFV, 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 YA12 TFV registered?

YA12 TFV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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