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YD12 GHG

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 GHG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 124,109 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 22 Nov 2025 124,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,472 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 98,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 80,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,127 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,919 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low, worn off inner edge and close to the legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,626 miles

slight grease leakage from NSF inner CV boot

Fail 24 Nov 2016 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight grease leakage from NSF inner CV boot

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,243 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,243 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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 GHG is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHG, 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 YD12 GHG registered?

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

Is YD12 GHG safe to buy?

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