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YR12 YVH

2012 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,576 mi
Last recorded84,576 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 YVH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,576 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 78,506 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 78,506 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,394 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 53,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,894 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 44,884 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,860 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,436 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,940 miles

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 YVH is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YR12 YVH, 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 YR12 YVH registered?

YR12 YVH is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is YR12 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 YVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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