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YC62 CDX

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CDX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 91,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 90,838 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,075 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2023 90,075 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2022 87,312 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 82,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 75,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 75,014 miles

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

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

Front brake discs thin and corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,921 miles

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,702 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 54,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,219 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,289 miles

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

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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YC62 CDX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YC62 CDX, 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 YC62 CDX registered?

YC62 CDX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YC62 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 CDX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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