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YH62 KLJ

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 KLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,198 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 99,663 miles

Suspension components have corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 94,128 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 88,057 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 88,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 81,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 76,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 76,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,404 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 48,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 47,933 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,243 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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YH62 KLJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH62 KLJ, 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 YH62 KLJ registered?

YH62 KLJ is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YH62 KLJ safe to buy?

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