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YX12 OBN

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,835 mi
Last recorded56,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 OBN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,835 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 52,900 miles

Nearside Washer jet poor, meets minimum standard

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,688 miles

Nearside Front CV boot Clip Loose

Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,227 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 32,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 28,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 28,317 miles

N/S steering rack gaiter clip broken but gaiter secure at time of test

Nearside Front 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 Heavy perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,019 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 27,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 19,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YX12 OBN is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YX12 OBN, 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 YX12 OBN registered?

YX12 OBN is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is YX12 OBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 OBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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