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YR62 GVU

2012 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,525 mi
Last recorded112,525 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 GVU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 112,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 105,700 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 93,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,802 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,510 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,876 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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YR62 GVU is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR62 GVU, 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 YR62 GVU registered?

YR62 GVU is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is YR62 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 GVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR62 GVU have outstanding finance?

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