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YY61 FUV

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FUV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody covered in protective underseal

Fail 2 Dec 2025 98,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

umderbdy covered in protective underseal

Pass 4 May 2022 89,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front worn, outer and inner

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 75,194 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very severely corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 71,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,686 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2018 68,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,414 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,944 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 46,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,441 miles

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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YY61 FUV is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY61 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY61 FUV registered?

YY61 FUV is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is YY61 FUV safe to buy?

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