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YX62 WPO

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 WPO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 88,208 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,958 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 68,865 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 62,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,853 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,505 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 44,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,239 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 34,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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YX62 WPO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX62 WPO, 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 YX62 WPO registered?

YX62 WPO is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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