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YP12 TZV

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,271 mi
Last recorded66,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 TZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,271 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 65,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 64,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Split pipe inside wheel arch (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jun 2022 59,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,206 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 36,206 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 34,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres cracking

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 TZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

YP12 TZV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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