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YG12 RVM

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,702 mi
Last recorded136,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 RVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 136,702 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 133,788 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 114,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,344 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 106,313 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,576 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 91,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 84,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,823 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,822 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,711 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,225 miles

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

Steering wheel cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Steering wheel cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RVM 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 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 YG12 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

YG12 RVM is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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