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YB61 HMU

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,367 mi
Last recorded137,367 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 137,367 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 137,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 127,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly caused by handbrake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% on partial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 118,368 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively possibly caused by handbrake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% on partial application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 108,971 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor glass (3.3 (b) (i))

small reserve travel on hand brake

Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor glass (3.3 (b) (i))

small reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,037 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and unevenly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 92,037 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and unevenly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever travel long

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,289 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

nearside mirror defective

offside rear tyre worn unevenly 0n inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2020 84,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside mirror defective

offside rear tyre worn unevenly 0n inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and on limit bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,956 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and on limit bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,889 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,161 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 23,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YB61 HMU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YB61 HMU, 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 YB61 HMU registered?

YB61 HMU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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