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YH62 XYR

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,038 mi
Last recorded189,038 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 XYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 189,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 177,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 163,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 159,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 156,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 156,624 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,354 miles

Front discs scored

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 142,354 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs scored

Rear discs corroded + pitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,721 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,856 miles

rear shocks damp

Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,856 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

rear shocks damp

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,127 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,123 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,487 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 XYR is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?

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

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