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YF61 TLJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,491 mi
Last recorded57,491 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 TLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,399 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,339 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 37,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,459 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,827 miles

Front both tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Rear side wall deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Rear side wall deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,840 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 5,345 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YF61 TLJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF61 TLJ, 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 YF61 TLJ registered?

YF61 TLJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is YF61 TLJ safe to buy?

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