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YR12 ZZE

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,446 mi
Last recorded135,446 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ZZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,446 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 134,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 115,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,618 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/inner edge wear/nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,850 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZE is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

YR12 ZZE is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is YR12 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ZZE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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