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YF61 XZR

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,919 mi
Last recorded99,919 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 XZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 99,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,090 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 92,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 84,220 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,005 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 40kg (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE & OUTSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Fail 21 Feb 2020 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm & NO PATTERN ON INSIDE & OUTSIDE EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm & NO PATTERN ON OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,329 miles

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2018 61,329 miles

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

N/S/F tyre, low tread depth on outside edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,201 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 49,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,705 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 34,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 XZR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF61 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

YF61 XZR is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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