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YD12 BNL

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,016 mi
Last recorded116,016 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BNL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 116,016 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,028 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 89,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,466 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,466 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front an rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all x 4 sides (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,950 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,075 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 37,033 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,459 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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YD12 BNL is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD12 BNL, 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 YD12 BNL registered?

YD12 BNL is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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