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YP12 JVK

2012 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,561 mi
Last recorded148,561 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 JVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 148,561 miles

Nearside mirror cracked slightly.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 131,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,957 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 115,718 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 115,697 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,359 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,159 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,261 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 42,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YP12 JVK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP12 JVK, 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 YP12 JVK registered?

YP12 JVK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 JVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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