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YH12 LPY

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LPY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 128,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 124,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 111,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners mishapen (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners mishapen. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,711 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 66,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,366 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,366 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,524 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front panel cracked

nsf fog light insecure due to damage bumper

rear wiper split

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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YH12 LPY 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 80%.

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 YH12 LPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 LPY registered?

YH12 LPY is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YH12 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 LPY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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