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YC12 AOS

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AOS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 64,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 61,112 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 61,024 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,789 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 52,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,846 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 44,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,736 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 X 45 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 X 45 R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 12,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,814 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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YC12 AOS is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC12 AOS, 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 YC12 AOS registered?

YC12 AOS is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YC12 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AOS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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