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YG12 VXC

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 VXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 102,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 102,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 81,509 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside aim weak

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

washers weak

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,936 miles

oil leaks!!

Fail 6 Oct 2022 74,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leaks!!

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,413 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

small oil leaks

small splits on front antiroll bar link rod boots

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,314 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,314 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,711 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on the inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,761 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,925 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

both rear tyres heavily perished on outer sidewalls

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre pressure slightly low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,989 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on outer edge of tread and outer sidewall

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some 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 VXC is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG12 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

YG12 VXC is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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