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AV12 YLW

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,383 mi
Last recorded174,383 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YLW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 174,383 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 167,538 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 166,077 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 166,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 150,436 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 139,364 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,634 miles

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

general corrosion to underside /suspension components

Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,634 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside /suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,878 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,550 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,681 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,376 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,203 miles

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

os rear tyre tread low in centre

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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AV12 YLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV12 YLW, 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 AV12 YLW registered?

AV12 YLW is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AV12 YLW safe to buy?

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