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YC12 LHK

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,861 mi
Last recorded207,861 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 207,861 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 195,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 179,925 miles

Coolant leak Suspect water pump ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge and severely out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge and severely out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 163,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split causing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edgesd and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 163,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split causing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edgesd and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 147,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 132,077 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 132,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,476 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,714 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 83,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both o/s tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 83,102 miles

both o/s tyres worn on outer edge

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 LHK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White 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 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

YC12 LHK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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