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YP12 VHY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,079 mi
Last recorded97,079 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,079 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 97,077 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,223 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 92,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 80,909 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 80,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,496 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 68,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper dust cover slightly ripped

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,108 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working middle light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper dust cover slightly ripped

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,075 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,577 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,777 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2018 49,777 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear lamp cracked

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear light cluster cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray fitted. Obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,824 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 28,813 miles

front discs slightly worn

undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 27,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

YP12 VHY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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