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AV61 YTX

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 127,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 116,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,236 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 103,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 85,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,667 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,934 miles

windscreen washers slightly weak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 70,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre stepped and worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaitor slight grease weep

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

possible weep from clutch master cylinder assembly(damp)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v gaitor slight grease weep

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

possible weep from clutch master cylinder assembly(damp)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 37,175 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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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AV61 YTX is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 YTX, 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 AV61 YTX registered?

AV61 YTX is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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