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YJ12 XFU

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

305,197 mi
Last recorded305,197 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 XFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 305,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 279,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 265,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 249,582 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 249,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 221,657 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 199,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 173,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 124,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 124,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 111,041 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear tyre distorting on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside rear tyre distorting on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,855 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,969 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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YJ12 XFU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJ12 XFU, 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 YJ12 XFU registered?

YJ12 XFU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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