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YH62 RDO

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,248 mi
Last recorded63,248 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RDO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,649 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 59,649 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 59,556 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,191 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,327 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,832 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 34,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 34,610 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 27,871 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 16,597 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 RDO is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YH62 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

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

Is YH62 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 RDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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