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YF12 WVA

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,171 mi
Last recorded105,171 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 WVA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 105,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 98,647 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 98,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,933 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,680 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater not working Wing Mirror Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 56,523 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 49,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Rear ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x Rear ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,612 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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YF12 WVA is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YF12 WVA, 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 YF12 WVA registered?

YF12 WVA is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YF12 WVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 WVA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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