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YA12 TWE

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,611 mi
Last recorded121,611 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 121,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 121,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 111,659 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jun 2022 111,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2021 101,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,700 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,967 miles

front and rear number plates of a slight 3d effect

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,780 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,742 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 TWE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

YA12 TWE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YA12 TWE safe to buy?

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