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YG12 RVC

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,614 mi
Last recorded166,614 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RVC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 166,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 142,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear registration plate loose but not insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,449 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 116,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,460 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 66,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 37,759 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 37,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2017 21,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 3,830 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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YG12 RVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG12 RVC, 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 YG12 RVC registered?

YG12 RVC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 RVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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