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YS62 CEY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,508 mi
Last recorded19,508 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 CEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 19,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

component corrosion

mist of oil at g/box area

Fail 18 Sep 2025 19,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes slightly separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

component corrosion

mist of oil at g/box area

Pass 19 Sep 2024 17,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

front ball joint casings corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 16,617 miles

Offside Front tyre tread perished

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

some component corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 16,232 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 16,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 15,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 14,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 14,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 11,416 miles

both front tyres worn on edges(1956515)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 9,636 miles

front tyres edges worn/ perished 1956515

Pass 28 Sep 2015 7,898 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 7,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers empty (8.2.3)

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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YS62 CEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YS62 CEY, 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 YS62 CEY registered?

YS62 CEY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is YS62 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 CEY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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