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YE62 HWW

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 HWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 110,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 95,105 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,305 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 60,617 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,919 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 36,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 31,630 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Sep 2017 26,715 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 27,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 22,114 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge but not exposing cords

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 21,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,705 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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YE62 HWW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE62 HWW, 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 YE62 HWW registered?

YE62 HWW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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