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YC62 KLV

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,263 mi
Last recorded125,263 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 125,263 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,874 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 118,874 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2022 111,865 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 103,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,372 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,372 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,514 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,593 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner brake surface

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 49,994 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,696 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r so unable to fully check seatbelt

rear brake discs lipped slightly but still serviceable

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 KLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC62 KLV, 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 KLV registered?

YC62 KLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is YC62 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 KLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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