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YH12 NBK

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,831 mi
Last recorded53,831 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 NBK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,831 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,407 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,486 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,629 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 6 Mar 2017 34,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 34,284 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,549 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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YH12 NBK is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

YH12 NBK is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YH12 NBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 NBK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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