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YD62 YSC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,382 mi
Last recorded170,382 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YSC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 170,382 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 151,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,134 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake switch (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure rear sub-frame damper (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 127,708 miles

general surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2021 121,861 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 11 Oct 2021 121,852 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 6 Oct 2020 101,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 81,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT BRAKE HAS BEEN BINDING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,184 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,120 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,699 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,210 miles

front side lamps different intensity

Fail 22 Sep 2015 29,210 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front side lamps different intensity

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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YD62 YSC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD62 YSC, 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 YD62 YSC registered?

YD62 YSC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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