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YC12 AFX

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AFX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,999 miles

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

hand brake has near maximum travel

Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake has near maximum travel

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,773 miles

all 4 discs front and rear corroding on inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,093 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,390 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

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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YC12 AFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC12 AFX, 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 YC12 AFX registered?

YC12 AFX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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