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YM12 ELH

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 ELH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,961 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 47,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 46,848 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 39,995 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,472 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,033 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 20,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YM12 ELH 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 91.7%.

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 YM12 ELH, 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 YM12 ELH registered?

YM12 ELH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YM12 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 ELH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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