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YD12 HLV

2012 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

189,694 mi
Last recorded189,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 HLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 189,694 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 189,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 171,313 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 171,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 161,644 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 160,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 146,839 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 146,365 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 123,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 123,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD12 HLV, 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

How do I check the history of YD12 HLV?

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What year was YD12 HLV registered?

YD12 HLV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YD12 HLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 HLV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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