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YC12 VAK

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,350 mi
Last recorded137,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 137,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 122,911 miles

rear parking brake slight adjustment..

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on the inside

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing on the inside

both front tyres wearing on the inside

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,514 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

rear brake pads low.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Full engine covers fitted.

rear brake pads low.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,459 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 VAK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

Is YC12 VAK safe to buy?

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