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YA12 TVT

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,734 mi
Last recorded90,734 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TVT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 74,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 72,569 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,630 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Dust cover slightly lifted

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Dust cover slightly lifted

Rear Unable to check rear pads as not visible.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,442 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 14 Jun 2018 49,442 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,261 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 34,261 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all stop lights (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Inner rack gaiter insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,339 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 TVT is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVT, 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 YA12 TVT registered?

YA12 TVT is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is YA12 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 TVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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