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YK12 JBY

2012 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,461 mi
Last recorded45,461 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 JBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 45,461 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,214 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,020 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 43,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 39,680 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 39,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 38,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 18,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 18,439 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 12,672 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 12,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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YK12 JBY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol 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 YK12 JBY, 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 YK12 JBY registered?

YK12 JBY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is YK12 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 JBY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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