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YR12 LOH

2012 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,943 mi
Last recorded131,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 LOH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 131,943 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,178 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT IS WORN

Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,909 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD AND BALD ON INNER EDGES

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS ARE FOULING INNER WHEEL ARCHES WHEN JACKED UP ON FULL HEIGHT

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Dec 2021 114,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 112,990 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 112,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 107,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 87,199 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,725 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 77,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,227 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YR12 LOH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YR12 LOH, 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 YR12 LOH registered?

YR12 LOH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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